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WORD OF THE DAY (NCCS) 21-40
SAT VOCABULARY
20
English
11th Grade
11/16/2009

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Term
MAGNANIMOUS
Definition

(adjective)

 

generous in overlooking insult or injury; nobility of mind or character

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QUIESCENT
Definition

(adjective)

 

quiet; still; inactive; being at rest

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CACOPHONY
Definition

(noun)

 

harsh, jarring sound

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EMACIATED
Definition

(adjective)

 

very thin, abnormally lean

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ANTIQUATED
Definition

(noun)

 

no longer used; obsolete;

old-fashined

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INCEPTION
Definition

(noun)

 

beginning; start;

commencement

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OMINOUS
Definition

(adjective)

 

threatening; menacing;

of or being an omen

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ECCENTRIC
Definition

(adjective)

 

irregular; peculiar; odd;

deviating from the norm

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REDOLENT
Definition

(adjective)

 

having a pleasant odor; fragrant;

sweet-smelling

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NECROSIS
Definition

(noun)

 

death of cells or tissues of a plant or animal (usually localized)

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FERVENT
Definition

(adjective)

having or showing intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, or great emotion

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AUDACIOUS
Definition

(adjective)

 

extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave, fearless,

highly original

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LACONIC

 

 

 

Definition

(adjective)

 

using few words; expressing much in few words; concise

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INDIGNANT
Definition

(adjective)

 

expressing displeasure at something one views as unjust, insluting, or wrong

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SAGACIOUS
Definition

(adjective)

 

insightful and wise; sharp; having or showing wise judgment

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COLLOQUIAL
Definition

(adjective)

 

informal, conversational style more suitable for speech than writing

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SYCOPHANT
Definition

(noun)

 

a self-seeking, servile flatterer

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PARIAH
Definition

(noun)

 

an outcast; a person or animal who is despised or avoided

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PLETHORA
Definition

(noun)

 

excess; overabundance

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INCONSPICUOUS
Definition

(adjective)

 

not noticeable

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