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power plus sat book 1 chapter 1
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9th Grade
12/05/2010

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Term

licentious

Definition

morally unrestrained

 

 

 

 

 

syn:immoral; lewd

 

ant: chaste; pure

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numismatist
Definition

a coin collector

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paucity
Definition

a scarcity, lack

 

 

 

 

 

syn: insufficiency

 

ant: abundance

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fatalistic
Definition

believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by faith

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obtrude
Definition

to force oneself into a situation uninvited

 

 

 

 

 

syn: impose; intrude

 

ant: extricate

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pensive
Definition

dreamily thoughtful

 

 

 

 

 

syn:reflective; meditative

 

ant: silly; frivolous

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lackadaisical
Definition

uninterested; listless

 

 

 

 

 

sym: spiritless; apethetic; languid

 

ant: enthusiastic; inspired

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alienate
Definition

to turn away feelings or affections

 

 

 

 

 

syn: estrange; set against

 

ant: endear; unite

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elated
Definition

in high spirits; exultantle proud and joyful

 

 

 

 

 

syn: overjoyed

 

ant: depressed

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epigram
Definition

a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation

 

 

 

 

 

syn: aphorism; bon mot; quip

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