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Lesson 9-11 vocab
Based on the Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT: Book 1
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English
9th Grade
03/22/2010

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bilk
Definition
to cheat or swindle; thwart
Syn-defraud; con
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homily
Definition
a sermon
syn-lecture; speech
Term
demise
Definition
Death; a ceasing to exist
syn-termination; conclusion
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emit
Definition
to send out; to give forth, as in sound or light
syn-produce; discharge; release
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decadence
Definition
moral deterioration
syn-decay; corruption; debauchery
ant- decency
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aghast
Definition
feeling great dismay or horror
syn-terrified; horrified; shocked
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granary
Definition
a storehouse for grain
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choleric
Definition
easily angered
syn-irascible; cantankerous
ant-apathetic; impassive
Term
impede
Definition
to hinder; obstruct
syn-delay; retard
ant- aid; encourage
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qualm
Definition
a feeling of uneasiness
syn-misgiving
ant-ease
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lampoon
Definition
a written satire to ridicule or attack someone
syn-parody; caricature
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narcissistic
Definition
conceited; having excessive self-love or admiration
syn- vain; egotistic
ant-humble; modest
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eradicate
Definition
to wipe out; destroy
syn- eliminate
ant- add; create
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fabricate
Definition
to concoct; to make up a story in order to deceive
syn-forge; fake
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ghastly
Definition
horrible; frightful
syn-dreadful; hideous
ant-lovely; attractive
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fallible
Definition
capable of error
syn-imperfect
ant-infallible; flawless
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blatant
Definition
obvious; too conspicuous
syn- unconcealed; deliberate
ant- secretive; cautious
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dawdle
Definition
to waste time
syn- tarry; loiter
ant- hasten; expedite
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affiliate
Definition
an associate, partner
syn-member; colleague
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fawn
Definition
to act slavishly submissive
syn- grovel
ant- ignore; disregard; neglect
Term
calumny
Definition
a false and malicious accusation
syn-slander; slur
ant- compliment
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berate
Definition
to scold or rebuke severely and at length
syn- admonish; reprimand
ant- praise
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minion
Definition
a fawning, servile follower
syn-lackey
any-leader
Term
desolate
Definition
lonely; forlorn; uninhabited; barren
syn- deserted; bleak
ant- populous; cheerful
Term
bane
Definition
the cause of ruin, harm, distress, or death
syn- blight; curse
ant- aid; assistance
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pacify
Definition
to calm down
syn-appease; placate
ant- provoke; agitate
Term
garble
Definition
to mix-up r distort
syn- jumble; corrupt
Term
prevaicate
Definition
to lie
syn-hedge
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filch
Definition
to steal
syn- pilfer; pinch
Term
neophyte
Definition
a bigenner
syn- novice, amatuer
ant- expert; veteran
Term
flagrant
Definition
glaringly bad; ourtageous
syn-offensive; shameless, brazen
Term
patrician
Definition
an aristocrat
syn- noble
ant- commoner
Term
emissary
Definition
one sent on a sepcial mission to represent others
syn- ambassador; agent
Term
kindred
Definition
having similar origin, nature, or character
syn-homogeneous
ant-disparate
Term
fracas
Definition
a loud quarrel or fight
syn-brawl
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lacerate
Definition
to tear (flesh) jaggely
syn-slash; gash; rip
ant- suture
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futile
Definition
useless; pointless
syn- ineffectual; fruitless
ant- effective; useful
Term
immaculate
Definition
spotless; perfect
syn- clean; pure
ant- dirty; spoiled; spotted
Term
gait
Definition
manner of walking
syn-walk
Term
carp
Definition
to complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way
syn-grumble; nag; nitpick
ant- praise; loud
Term
query
Definition
to ask; inquire
syn-question; interrogate
Term
queue
Definition
a line of people or vehicles
Term
nafarious
Definition
very wicked; notorious
syn- villainous; despicable
ant- reputable; honest
Term
genesis
Definition
biginning; origin
syn-start; birht
ant- conclusion; finish
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facade
Definition
a deceptive outward appearance
syn- pretense; charade
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