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SAT Vocab Set 9
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25
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10th Grade
08/28/2010

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Adversity
Definition
A state of misfortune of affliction
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Alleviate
Definition
Relieve, make less severe
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Anarchistic
Definition
Of or related to anarchism (political theory favoring abolition of government)
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Austere
Definition
Grim or severe
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Belied
Definition
To show to be false; contradict
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Bleak
Definition
Offering little or no hope
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Conjecture
Definition
Statement or idea that is unproven, but thought to be true
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Diminished
Definition
Lessened, reduced
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Discrete
Definition
Separate, distinct, individual
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Dynamism
Definition
Attempt to explain phenomena of the universe
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Epitomized
Definition
To contain or represent in small compass, serve as a typical example of
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Extemporaneously
Definition
Without prior preparation
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Fused
Definition
Join together into a whole
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Humdrum
Definition
Lacking variety or excitement; dull, boring
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Ingenuous
Definition
Artless, innocent, naive
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Invocation
Definition
Prayer asking for God's help as part of a religious service
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Paradox
Definition
A statement that contradicts itself
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Populist
Definition
Supporting rights and powers of common people
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Prolific
Definition
Producing in large quantities or with great frequencies
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Quip
Definition
A witty saying
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Recoup
Definition
Recover: regain or make up for
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Rhetorician
Definition
An orator or eloquent public speaker
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Speculative
Definition
Message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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Subsequent
Definition
Following in time or order
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Understudy
Definition
Alternate for a roll
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