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sat vocab final
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9th Grade
01/13/2011

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aberration(n)
Definition
an action or event that is different from what usually happend or what someone usually does; a metal disorder, especially of a minor or temporary nature
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Atavistic
Definition
tending to go back to a more primitive type.
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Introversion(n)
Definition
the dicrecting of one's thoughts and interests inward.
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Loquacious
Definition
talktive
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Moribund
Definition
near death.
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Presumptous
Definition
arrogant;pushy.
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Specious
Definition
seemingly fair, attractive or true, but actually not so.
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Unequivocal
Definition
plain, very clear in meaning.
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Abstinece
Definition
the giving up on certain pleasures such as food or drink.
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Embellish
Definition
to decorate; to elaborate upon.
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Immutable
Definition
never changing.
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Opulent
Definition
wealth; abundance.
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Tenet
Definition
a principle, doctrine, or belief held as a truth by a group.
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Pediatrician
Definition
a doctor who specializes in treating children.
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Pungent
Definition
sharp, acrid sensation.
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Serene
Definition
unruffled; tranquil, calm, unclouded.
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Succinct
Definition
concise or terse, to the point; brief.
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Synthesis
Definition
a combining of elements into a whole.
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Veracity
Definition
conforming to the truth; accuracy
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Apocryal
Definition
of doubtful authenticity; counterfeit; unture.
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Forlorn
Definition
deserted; left alone and neglected; unhappy.
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Galvanize
Definition
arouse suddenly or to startle someone so they do something to solve a problem or improve a situation.
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Sardonic
Definition
scornful; mocking, cynical.
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Vicarious
Definition
taking the place of another; experienced through sympathetic participation in the experince of another.
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Alleviate
Definition
to make easier to endure; to relieve; to diminish.
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Catalyst
Definition
someone or something that brings about a change.
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Pariah
Definition
an outcast.
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Sedulous
Definition
diligent; painstaking, industrious.
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Tirade
Definition
a long, angry or scolding speech; a harangue.
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Affinity
Definition
attraction to a person or liking for a thing; realation; connection.
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Catharsis
Definition
an emotional purification of relief.
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Homogeneous
Definition
similar; uniform in nature.
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Prestigious
Definition
honored; having an illustrious name or reputation.
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Rebuff
Definition
to refuse in a sharp or rude way; to snub; to drive or beat back.
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Tactless
Definition
not having or showing a sense of the right thing to do or say without causing anger or hurt feelings; without skill in dealing with people.
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Verisimilitude
Definition
appearing to be true or real; likeihood.
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Arduous
Definition
to do; strenuous.
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Bombastic
Definition
sounding important, but empty; marked by the use of language without much real meaning.
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Holocaust
Definition
great destruction, especially by fire.
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Inclement
Definition
stormy.
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Incredulous
Definition
showing doubt, skeptical; disbelieving.
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Officious
Definition
meddling; giving unnecessary or unwanted advice or services.
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Anonymity
Definition
condition of being nameless or unknown
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Dearth
Definition
shortage
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Mercurial
Definition
changeable or unstable.
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Orthodox
Definition
adhering to the accpeted or traditional and established faith ( especially in region)
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Parsimonious
Definition
too thrifty; stingy.
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Waive
Definition
to relinquish voluntarily; to dispense with; to postpone.
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Austere
Definition
stern in manner or apperance; strict in morals.
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Circumspect
Definition
careful; cautious; aware of the circumstances.
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Epitome
Definition
embodiment; the representive or expression an entire class or type.
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Persiflage
Definition
a frivolous nand derisive manner or treating a subject; idle, good natured banter.
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Tangential
Definition
divering or disressing; merely touching a subject, not dealing with it at length.
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Clandestine
Definition
secert.
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Fortuitous
Definition
happening by chance
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Implict
Definition
suggested or understood without being stated directly; inherent although not expressed.
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Incipent
Definition
in an early stage; starting to happen or exist
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Savory
Definition
pleasing to the taste or smell; pleasant; morally attractive. 
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Temerity
Definition
rashness; foolish or reckless boldness; to do or say something that is annoying to another because the action or words seem disrespectful
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Anachronism
Definition
anything that is or seems to be out of its proper time in history.
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Colloquial
Definition
conversational; used in informal speech or writing.
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Demeanor
Definition
behavior, conduct.
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Omnipotent
Definition
unlimted power or authority.
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Wanton
Definition
immoral; senseless;deliberty malicious; excessive.
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