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Huntington SAT Spoken Words
Huntington SAT Spoken Words
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11th Grade
01/27/2013

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articulate
Definition
uttered clearly in distinct syllables
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colloquial
Definition
characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal.
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deprecate
Definition
to express earnest disapproval of.
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diatribe
Definition
a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism
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discourse
Definition
communication of thought by words; talk; conversation
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divulge
Definition
to disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown)
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dulcet
Definition
pleasant to the ear; melodious
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elicit
Definition
to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke
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eulogy
Definition
a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially a set oration in honor of a deceased person.
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euphemism
Definition
the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.
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fluent
Definition
spoken or written with ease
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gibberish
Definition
meaningless or unintelligible talk or writing
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herald
Definition
a person or thing that precedes or comes before; forerunner; harbinger
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loquacious
Definition
talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous
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pejorative
Definition
having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force
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reiterate
Definition
to say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively
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reproach
Definition
to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure
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reticent
Definition
disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
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scoff
Definition
to speak derisively; mock; jeer
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sermonize
Definition
to deliver or compose a sermon; preach.
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sneer
Definition
to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt
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approbation
Definition
approval; commendation.
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decorous
Definition
characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc
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dissemble
Definition
to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of
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downplay
Definition
to treat or speak of (something) so as to reduce emphasis on its importance, value, strength, etc
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aspersion
Definition
a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander
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circumlocution
Definition
a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
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dialogue
Definition
conversation between two or more persons.
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evoke
Definition
to call up or produce (memories, feelings, etc.)
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harangue
Definition
a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe
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intone
Definition
to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation
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jabber
Definition
to talk or utter rapidly, indistinctly, incoherently, or nonsensically; chatter.
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lecture
Definition
a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject
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mellifluous
Definition
sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
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