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SAT WORD LIST #9
DEFINITIONS
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English
11th Grade
03/11/2009
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Levity
 Definition
lighter humerous attitude
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Pragmatic
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dealing with practical matters
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Anecdote
 Definition
short, interesting story
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Antidote
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remedy
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Comprehensive
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covering something completely
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Ecstatic
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feeling intense joy
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Rejuvenate
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bring back youthful appearance vigor of
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Altruistic
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unselfish
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Reprehensible
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deserving of strong critism or disapproval
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Adversity
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hardship, misfortunate
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Punctual
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prompt
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Slothful
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lazy
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Retract
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take back, withdrawl
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Unanimous
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in complete agreement
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Somber
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dark/gloomy, serious/depressed
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Accolades
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espressions of praise/approval
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Contrite
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showing deep regret for ones wrong doings
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meandered
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to follow a winding course, or to wander leisurily
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Ambulatory
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able to walk about, not bedridden
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Listless
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lacking any energy
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Admonished
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gently but firmly to warn of a fault or danger
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Conscientious
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done carefully and thoroughly
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Mobile
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able to move easily from place to place
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Advocated
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to speak in favor of
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Obsolete
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no longer in use
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Saccharine
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overly and unpleasantly sweet
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Comply
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to do what one is asked
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Blithe
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cheerful, carefree and casual
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Amity
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friendly relations, as between nations
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Delectable
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delicious
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