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SAT vocab words E-H
Study cards for the SAT critical reading for words that start with E-H.
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English
12th Grade
02/19/2011

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facetious
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(adjective) something, such as a remark, that may sound serious but is meant to be amusing
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euphemism
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(noun) the use of a mild expression for a much harsher one
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germane
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(adjective) relevant; pertinent
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highfalutin
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(adjective) pretentious; pompous; claiming importance or merit greater than one's worth
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grouse
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(intransitive verb) grumble or complain
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eradicate
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(transitive verb) to remove or destroy completely; do away with
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facile
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(adjective) easily done or performed
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formidable
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(adjective) difficult to accomplish
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egregious
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(adjective) extremely bad
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grimace
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(noun) to make a facial expression of pain or disgust
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gregarious
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(adjective outgoing; sociable
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emulate
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(transitive verb) imitate; to strive to equal or exceed
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frugal
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(adjective) economical; not wasteful
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ebullient
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(adjective) enthusiastic; high-spirited; excited
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esoteric
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(adjective) understood by only a few
(e.g., slang)
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homogeneous
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(adjective) alike; similar in nature
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heterogeneous
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(adjective) different; unlike in kind or nature
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garrulous
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(adjective) wordy; extremely talkative, often about trivial matters
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eschew
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(transitive verb) shun; avoid; stay away from
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flippant
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(adjective) disrespectful; shallow; lacking seriousness; often characterized by irreverent humor
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