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SAT Vocab: 1000 most common words_set 7
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11th Grade
09/22/2009
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Term
aspersion
 Definition
A(n.) a curse, expression of ill-will
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aspire
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(v.) to long for, aim toward
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assail
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(v.) to attack
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assess
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(v.) to evaluate
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assiduous
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(adj.) hard-working, diligent
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assuage
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(v.) to ease, pacify
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astute
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(adj.) very clever, crafty
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asylum
 Definition
1. (n.) a place of refuge, protection, a sanctuary
2. (n.) an institution in which the
insane are kept
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atone
 Definition
(v.) to repent, make amends
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atrophy
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(v.) to wither away, decay
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attain
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(v.) to achieve, arrive at
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attribute
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1. (v.) to credit, assign
2. (n.) a facet or trait
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atypical
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(adj.) not typical, unusual
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audacious
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(adj.) excessively bold
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audible
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(adj.) able to be heard
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augment
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(v.) to add to, expand
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auspicious
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(adj.) favorable, indicative of good things
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austere
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(adj.) very bare, bleak
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avarice
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(n.) excessive greed
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avenge
 Definition
(v.) to seek revenge
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