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SAT Words, The Golden Dozen 1
SAT vocab words for English 9H quiz friday
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11/28/2011
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Eclectic
 Definition
Choosing from a variety of sources
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Aesthetic
 Definition
Appealing to the sense of beauty
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Anomalous
 Definition
Deviating from a general rule, out of place, incongruous
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Enigma
 Definition
A puzzle,riddle
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Paradox
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A seemingly contradictory statement that nonetheless expresses a truth.
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Caustic
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Biting, stinging, cutting, scathing
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Vitriolic
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Biting, stinging, cutting, scathing
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Alleviate
 Definition
To relieve, lessen
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Mitigate
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To relieve, lessen
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Mollify
 Definition
To relieve, lessen
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Assuage
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To relieve, lessen
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Reprimand
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To scold sharply
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Castigate
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To scold sharply
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Insightful
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Very perceptive, astute penetrating
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Discerning
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Very perceptive, astute penetrating
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Perspicacious
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Very perceptive, astute penetrating
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Tirade
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Sharp critisism, bitter speech
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Diatribe
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Sharp critisism, bitter speech
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