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Vocab SAT
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20
English
11th Grade
03/07/2011

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Adage (n)
Definition
A traditional saying that contains wisdom
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Adversity (n)
Definition
Harship; misfortune
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benevolent (adj)
Definition
kindly; wanting to help others
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benign (adj)
Definition
kindly; showing mildness and gentleness
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clemency (n)
Definition
an act of mercy
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concise (adj)
Definition
brief; to the point
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dogmatic (adj)
Definition
holding strong to opinions or statements as if they were facts
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efface (v)
Definition
to rub off a surface
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extol (v))
Definition
to praise enthusiastically
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fastidious (adj)
Definition
showing careful attention to details 
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gravity (n)
Definition
seriousness; importance
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guile (n)
Definition
skill in decieving others thus betraying a person
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insipid
Definition
lacking flavor; lacking in interest or excitement
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irrevocable (adj)
Definition
unable to be called back or reversed; therefore final
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pertinent (adj)
Definition
connected to the matter at hand; relevant in a precise, logical way 
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plausible (adj)
Definition
seemingly reasonable, valid, or truthful 
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repulse (v)
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to drive  back 
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respite (n)
Definition
a time or rest and relief between to parts or events
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surmise (v)
Definition
to guess
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unflinching (adj)
Definition
steadfast; uncompromising
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