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SAT Vocab. (quaff-rhetoric)
SAT Vocab. (quaff-rhetoric); + = positive connotation, - = negative connotation
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07/27/2011

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quaff (v)
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to take a long, deep drink
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quell (v)
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to put down completely or overwhelm; to crush, squash; to pacify or soothe
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perilous (adj) -
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complaining, faultfinding, and fretful (usually applied to tone of voice); petulant, captious
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quiescent (adj)
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resting, quiet; giving no trouble; inactive
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quietus (n)
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permanent settlement (as of an obligation); end of any activity (as in death); anything that quiets or holds down in a repressive manner
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quintessence (n) +
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the core of a thing in its purest state; its essential part; the model or typical example
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quizzical (adj)
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teasing, yet often questioning at the same time; puzzled, yet with humor
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rabid (adj)
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incredibly furious; pursuing at length some opinion or interest; referring to the disease of rabies
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raconteur (n) +
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a fine storyteller
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ramifications (n)
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offshoots or outgrowths; the implications or consequences (as of an act)
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rancid (adj) -
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smelling or tasting strong, perhaps spoiled; malodorous and offensive to taste or smell
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rancor (n) -
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enmity or hatred built up over time; bitterness
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rant (v) -
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to denounce in an angry way or to rave against noisily; to talk pretentiously, in a dominating manner
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rapport (n)
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a closeness (usually positive) of beliefs, interests; a good relationship of understanding and sympathy
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rational (adj)
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open to logical reason or being reasonable; of sane mind
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raucous (adj) -
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sounding annoyingly loud or disagreeable; disorderly in a noisy way
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ravenous (adj)
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extremely hungry, for food or for satisfaction
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raze (v)
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to destroy totally, right down to the ground; demolish
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rebuttal (n)
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denial or opposition to an argument; refutation; disproving response
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recalcitrant (adj) -
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tough to manage or control; strongly against authority; unruly, refractory; literally "kicking back with your heels" in Latin
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recant (v)
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to renounce (an opinion, belief, position); to confess error or wrongdoing
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recapitulate (v)
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to "recap" or restate the main points in discussions, papers, proposals, etc.
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reciprocal (adj)
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analogous, complementary, evident on both sides; referring to a this-for-that arrangement, often mutually beneficial
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recluse (n)
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anyone who lives mostly alone, or mainly secluded from others; a hermit
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recollect (v)
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to call back to mind in remembrance
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redoubtable (adj)
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inspiring fear or awe or both; formidable
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refute (v)
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to show as wrong by giving evidence to the contrary; to disprove, rebut; to deny
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relegate (v)
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to put away or aside; to classify in a definite place or position by rank; to commit
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relevant (adj)
Definition
important, significant (to whatever is being considered)
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remiss (adj) -
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failing to give care or attention, negligent or neglectful; careless, lax
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remonstrate (v)
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to speak out strongly against something; to object or expostulate with feeling
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remorse (n)
Definition
an uneasy feeling derived from real or imagined guilt; self-reproach or regret
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remuneration (n)
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payment for goods or services; recompense
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reprehensible (adj) -
Definition
earning disapproval or blame; blameworthy
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reprisal (n)
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retaliation for wrongs suffered; taking something back; a reaction to another's behavior causing you to act (usually in a negative way)
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requisite (adj)
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required, essential
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rescind (v)
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to cancel, annul; to repeal or call back
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resonant (adj)
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echoing, as sound; vibrating (as rich sound)
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resourceful (adj) +
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showing intelligence and skill at meeting situations and dealing with them; capable
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respite (n)
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a time of relief; a pause, rest from activity, lull
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reticent (adj)
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not talkative by nature; naturally silent or reserved; simple and restrained in manner
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retribution (n)
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the payment of either reward or punishment
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revere (v)
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to respect and honor; venerate, worship
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rhetoric (n)
Definition
the skill of fine, meaningful speaking and writing; pompous and hypocritical language; discourse
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