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Mrs. Marrs Vocab 2nd SAT Book Lesson 11
This is exactly what you think it is
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12th Grade
06/05/2013

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propensity
Definition
a tendency

syn: inclination; predisposition; penchant

ant: aversion
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condescending
Definition
displaying superiority; patronizing

syn: denigrating; degrading

ant: respectful; honorable
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compunction
Definition
an uneasiness caused by guilt; a qualm

syn: regret
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sepulcher
Definition
a tomb or burial chamber

syn: crypt; catacomb; mausoleum
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bellicose
Definition
warlike; inclined to fight

syn: pugnacious; belligerent; hostile

ant: mild; passive; peaceful
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pulchritude
Definition
physical beauty

syn: loveliness; allure

ant: ugliness; repulsiveness
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wizened
Definition
shriveled or withered from age or illness

syn: shrunken; gnarled

ant: sturdy; robust; stalwart
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rhapsodize
Definition
to express oneself enthusiastically

syn: rave; enthuse
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physiognamy
Definition
facial features

syn: countenance; visage
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voluble
Definition
talkative

syn: garrulous; fluent

ant: quiet; introverted
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revel
Definition
to enjoy; to take pleasure in

syn: bask; delight; indulge

ant: grieve; lament
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umbrage
Definition
feeling of offensive; resentment

syn: displeasure; ire; anger

ant: delight; pleasure
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epiphany
Definition
a revelation; a sudden knowledge or insight
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assiduous
Definition
diligent; persistant

syn: persevering; industrious

ant: lazy; negligent
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panacea
Definition
a cure-all; a remedy for all diseases
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