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Vocab Study Words for SATS
24
English
11th Grade
05/13/2009

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Candid
Definition
Completely Honest, Straightforward
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Didactic
Definition
Instructive
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Euphemism
Definition
mild, indirect, or vague term substituting for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term.
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Extrapolate
Definition
Infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information
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Rhetoric
Definition
The Art of using language effectively and persuasively
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Acumen
Definition
Quickness, Accuracy, and keenness of judgement or insight
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Adroit
Definition
Dexterous, Deft
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Circumspect
Definition
Careful, prudent, discreet
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Disseminate
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Dissipate
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Erudition
Definition
Deep, extensive learning
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Husbandry
Definition
application of scientific principles to agriculture, especially to animal breeding
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Pedantic
Definition
excessively concerned with book learning and formal rules
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Perspicacious
Definition
shrewd, clear sighted
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Pragmatic
Definition
Practical
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Precocious
Definition
exhibiting
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Prospectus
Definition
formal proposal
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Rudimentary
Definition
basic, elementary, earliest stages of development
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Abstruse
Definition
difficult to understand
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callous
Definition
emotionally hardened; unfeeling
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Convulated
Definition
intricate; complex
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Enigma
Definition
Puzzle, mystery, riddle
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Inscrutable
Definition
difficult to fathom or understand, impenetrable
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Reticent
Definition
Inclined to keep silent; reserved
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Staid
Definition
Unemotional Serious
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