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SAT Word Set 101-110
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10th Grade
10/07/2009

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Term
Archetypal
Definition
(n)The most representative or typical example of something.
"Windows is the general archetypal idea of a computer."
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Ardor
Definition
(n) Extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm.
"Ardor expressed in battle cries"
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Arid
Definition
(adj) Excessively dry.
"Arid California Deserts."
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Arrogate
Definition
(v) To take without justification.
"Police arrogating evidence."
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Artifact
Definition
(n) A remaining piece from an extinct culture or place.
"Artifact from an ancient civilization."
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Artisan
Definition
(n) A craftsman.
"Artisan -> Blacksmith, carpenter, etc."
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Ascertain
Definition
(v) To perceive, learn.
"Ascertaining a difficult concept."
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Ascetic
Definition
(adj) Practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious.
"Ascetic release of meat on Fridays."
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Ascribe
Definition
(v) To assign, credit, attribute to.
"Ascribing the creation of pizza to the French."
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Aspersion
Definition
(n) A curse, expression of ill-will.
"Casting aspersions upon one another."
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