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sat vocab list 2
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10th Grade
05/25/2010

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compromise-- (v)
Definition
to settle a dispute by terms agreeable to both sides
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condescending-- (adj)
Definition
possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing
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conditional-- (adj)
Definition
depending on a condition, e.g., in a contract; provisional; restricted
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conformist-- (n)
Definition
person who complies with accepted rules and customs
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convergence-- (n)
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the state of separate elements joining or coming together
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deleterious-- (adj)
Definition
harmful, destructive, detrimental
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demagogue-- (n)
Definition
leader, rabble-rouser, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice
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digression-- (n)
Definition
the act of turning aside, straying from the main point, esp. in a speech or argument
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disdain-- (v) (n)
Definition
(v) to regard with scorn or contempt; despise
(n) scorn; contempt; derision
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divergent-- (adj)
Definition
separating, moving in different directions from a particular point
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empathy-- (n)
Definition
identification with the feelings of others
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emulate-- (v)
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to imitate, follow an example
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enervating-- (adj)
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weakening, tiring
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ephemeral-- (adj)
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momentary, transient, fleeting
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evanescent-- (adj)
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quickly fading, short-lived, esp. an image
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exasperation-- (n)
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irritation, frustration
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exemplary-- (adj)
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outstanding, an example to others
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extenuating-- (adj)
Definition
excusing, lessening the seriousness of guilt or crime, e.g., of mitigating factors
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florid-- (adj)
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red-colored, flushed; gaudy, ornate; fancy
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fortuitous-- (adj)
Definition
happening by luck, fortunate
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