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Semester 2 SAT Vocab
SAT Word Lists for Semester 2
109
English
11th Grade
02/05/2011

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Disheveled (adj)
Definition
marked by disorder, untidy
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Disingenuous (adj) 
Definition

not straightforward, insincere

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Cloying (adj) 
Definition

overly sweet to the point of disgust

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Calumny (n) 
Definition

false and malicious accusation, slander

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Ardor (adj) 
Definition
great emotion or passion
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nefarious (adj). 
Definition
Wicked in the extreme.
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palpable (n). 
Definition

perceptible by feeling or touch.

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privy (n). 
Definition
Knowledge shared with another or others regarding a private matter.
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regress (v). 
Definition

To return to a former place or condition                   

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verbose adj. 
Definition
 Wordy.
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trepidation n. 
Definition
Nervous uncertainty of feeling.
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timorous adj. 
Definition
Lacking courage.
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repudiate v. 
Definition
To refuse to have anything to do with.
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fervid adj.
Definition

Intense.

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dolorous adj. 
Definition
Expressing or causing sorrow or pain.
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credulous adj. 
Definition
Easily deceived.
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Omniscience (n).

 

Definition
Unlimited or infinite knowledge
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Pernicious (adj)
Definition
Tending to kill or hurt
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Retaliate (v.)
Definition
To repay with a similar evil
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Semblance (n.)
Definition
Outward appearence
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Solioquy (n.)
Definition
a monologue
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Strigency (n.)
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Strictness
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Vehement (adj.)
Definition
Very eager or urgent
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Accede(v.)
Definition
To agree
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Despond (v.)
Definition
To lose spirit, courage, or hope
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Incentive (n.)
Definition
That which moves the mind or inflames the passions
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Igmominious
Definition
(adj) shameful
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Imminence
Definition
(n) impending evil or danger
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Juxtapose
Definition
(v) to place close together
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Negate
Definition
(v) to deny
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Abhor
Definition
(v) to hate or detest
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Cupidity
Definition
(n) greed or strong desire
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Deft
Definition
(adj) skillful; capable
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Fathom (v)
Definition
(v) comprehend; undderstand
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Imperative
Definition
(adj) necessary
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Lucid
Definition
(adj) clear, easily understandable
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Mollify
Definition
(v) to soften in temper
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Irascible
Definition
(adj) Prone to anger
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Pretense
Definition
(n) appearence or action intended to deceive
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Recalcitrant
Definition
(adj) defiant, unapologetic
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Recapitulate
Definition
(v) to sum up;repeat
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Trite
Definition
(adj) not original, overused
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Turmoil
Definition
(n). puzzling situation or scenario
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Umbrage
Definition
(n) resentment; offense
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Coerce
Definition
(v) to make somebody do something by force or threat
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Carouse
Definition
(v) to party or celebrate
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Carp
Definition
(v) to annoy; pester
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Boisterous
Definition
(adj). loud and full of energy
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Aversion
Definition
(n.) a particular dislike for something
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benign (adj).
Definition
favorable; mild; not-threatening
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chide (v).
Definition
to voice disapproval
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clamor (n).
Definition
loud noise
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daunting (adj).
Definition
intimidating; causing one to lose courage
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elucidate (v).
Definition
to clarify or explain
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fabricate (v).
Definition
to make up, invent
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garrulous (adj).
Definition
wordy; talkative
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Halpness (adj)
Definition
unlucky
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Inane (adj)
Definition
silly and meaningless
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Insinuate (v)
Definition
to suggest indirectly or subtly
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Liability (n)
Definition
something for which one is legally responsible
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Onerous (adj)
Definition
burdensome
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Paucity(adj)
Definition
small in quality
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Serendipity (n)
Definition
luck, finding good things without looking for them
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Indolence (n)
Definition
laziness
[indolent (adj)]
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Laudation (n)
Definition
high praise
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Repugnance (n)
Definition
thorough dislike
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Veneer (n)
Definition
outside show or elegance; superficial appearance
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Polemical (adj)
Definition
inclined to argue or debate
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Austere (adj)
Definition
severe in manner or appearance
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Platitude (n)
Definition
quality of being dull
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Camaraderie (n)
Definition
trust, sociability amongst friends
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Irrevocable 
Definition
(adj) incapable of being taken back
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Largess
Definition
(n) the gernous giving of lavish gifts
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Malediction
Definition
(n) a curse
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Pallid
Definition
(adj) lacking colour
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Perfunctory 
Definition
(adj) showing little interest or enthusiasm 
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Rapport
Definition
(n) mutual understanding and harmony 
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Resplendent
Definition
(adj) shiny, glowing
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Scathing
Definition
(adj) sharp, critical, hurtful
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Exasperation
Definition

(n): irriation, frustration

Related form: exasperate

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Impetuous 
Definition
(adj) rash, impulsive, acting without thinking
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Perfidious 
Definition
(adj) faithless, disloyal, untrustworthy
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Substantiate
Definition
(v) to verify, confirm, provide supporting evidence 
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Abate
Definition
(v) to reduce, lessen 
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Enthrall
Definition
(v) to charm, hold spellbound 
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Foster
Definition
(v) to stimulate, promote, encourage 
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Intrepid
Definition
(adj) brave in the face of danger
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Submissive
Definition
(adj) easily yeilding to authority 
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Torrid
Definition
(adj) giving off intense heat; passionate
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Utopia
Definition
(n). imaginary and remote place of perfection
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Repose
Definition
(v) to rest, to lie down
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Punitive
Definition
(adj) involving punishment
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Poignant
Definition
(adj) deeply affecting, moving
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Morose
Definition
(adj) gloomy, sullen 
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Culpable
Definition
(adj) deserving blame
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Defamtory 
Definition
(adj) damaging to another's reputation 
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Defer
Definition
(v) To postpone something 
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Congruity 
Definition
(n) the quality of being in agreement 
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Ascribe 
Definition
(v) to assign, credit, or attribute to
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Stoic
Definition
(adj) unaffected by passion or feeling 
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Revel
Definition
(v) to enjoy intensity 
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Abasement 
Definition

(n). humiliation; degradation

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Plausible 
Definition
(adj) can be believed; reasonable
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annihilate
Definition

(v). To destroy absolutely.

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inadvertent
Definition

(adj). Accidental.                             

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Acrimony
Definition

(n). Harshness or bitterness of speech or manner;

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Discordant  
Definition
(Adj).  conflicting
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Enervate
Definition

(v). weaken

 

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prudent
Definition

(adj) careful, cautious

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