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SAT vocab words A-D
These are some notecards to help study for the SAT critical reading, starting with letters A-D.
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12th Grade
02/19/2011

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conflagration
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(noun) a large, destructive fire
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coerce
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(transitive verb) to force, often by intimidation or authority
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bloviate
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(intransitive verb) to speak verbosely; to be extremely talkative (often in a vain way)
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apparition
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(noun) ghost; the sudden appearance of something or someone
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benevolent
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(adjective) kind; desiring to help others
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dilettante
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(noun) dabbler; one who takes up an activity or hobby only a short period of time
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adroit
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(adjective) skillful; adept
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cornucopia
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(noun) a horn-shaped or conical receptacle or ornament filled with fruits and grain; emblematic of abundance
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benign
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(adjective) showing gentleness or kindness; having a kindly manner
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abrogate
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(transitive verb) to do away with; abolish
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aloof
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(adjective) removed or distant physically or emotionally
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apathetic
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(adjective) not interested; having or showing very little concern
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ameliorate
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(transitive verb) improve; make better or more tolerable
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alacrity
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(noun) a cheerful readiness or willingness, often with a prompt response
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assuage
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(transitive verb) to make milder or less severe
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bigamist
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(noun) one who marries more than one person at a time
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dullard
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(noun) unimaginative or even stupid person
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altruistic
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(adjective) unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others
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asset
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(noun) desirable quality
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capitulate
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(intransitive verb) to surrender unconditionally; to give up resistance
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diffident
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(adjective) timid; bashful; shy; not confident of one's own ability
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chaotic
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(adjective) complete confusion; mayhem
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aspire
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(intransitive verb) to long for; to seek; to work towards
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condone
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(transitive verb) to pardon, forgive, or excuse
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aplomb
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(noun) sense of confidence, poise, or assurance
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covenant
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(noun) an agreement to do or not do something
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consummate
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(adjective) highly skilled; perfect
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conspicuous
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(adjective) easily noticeable; prominent
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complacent
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(adjective) pleased or satisfied with a situation without thought to how it might be better
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contrite
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(adjective) showing sincere regret for wrongdoing
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acrimonious
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(adjective) bitter in tone; sharp language
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antipathy
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(noun) strong dislike; an aversion toward
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deleterious
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(adjective) harmful; destructive
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austere
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(adjective) simple; without luxury
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aviary
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(noun) a large place for keeping birds
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dissuade
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(transitive verb) convince someone not to do something by advice or persuasion
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abhor
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(transitive verb) to dislike intensely
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blatant
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(adjective) obvious; outright
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discern
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(transitive verb) to see or understand by sight or another sense
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credence
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(noun) belief as to the truth of something
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cogent
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(adjective) convincing; reasonable; rational
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ambivalent
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(noun) indecisive; having two opposing opinions or feelings at the same time
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cajole
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(transitive verb) persuade with flattery, promises, or soothing words
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