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Unit 1 Vocab
22 useful vocab words that appear on the SAT
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English
9th Grade
09/25/2011

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Adulterate
Definition
To corrupt
To make worse by addition of something of lesser value.
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Ambidextrous
Definition
Able to use both hands equally well
skillful, deceitful
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Augment
Definition
To make larger, increase
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Bereft
Definition
Deprived of
Made unhappy through a loss
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Deploy
Definition
To position or arrange
To utilize
To form up
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Dour
Definition
Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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Fortitude
Definition
Courage in facing difficulties
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Gape
Definition
To stare at with an open mouth
To open wide
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Gibe
Definition
To utter taunting words, to jeer at
An expression of scorn
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guise
Definition
An external appearance, cover, mask
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Insidious
Definition
Intended to decieve or entrap
Sly, treacherous
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Intimation
Definition
A hint, a clue, an indirect suggestion
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Opulent
Definition
Wealthy, luxurious, rich
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Pliable
Definition
Easily bent, flexible, easily influenced
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Reiterate
Definition
To say again, repeat
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Stolid
Definition
Not easily moved mentally or emotionally
dull, unresponsive
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Tentative
Definition
experimental in nature
Uncertain, hesitant
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Unkempt
Definition
Not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished
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Verbatim
Definition
Word for word, exactly as written or spoken
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Warily
Definition
Cautiously, with great care
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Maladroit
Definition
Unskillful, awkward, tactless
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Rehash
Definition
To bring up old ideas in a new form
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