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SSAT Group 4 & 5 Flashcards

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Achieve

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successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage.

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Acumen

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the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

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Adept

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very skilled or proficient at something.

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Analyze

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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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Astute

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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

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Authoritative

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able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.

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Cogent

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

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Competent

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having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

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Conniving

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given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.

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Contemplation

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the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.

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Counsel

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advice, especially that given formally.

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Cunning

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having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.

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Debate

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a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

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Eloquent

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fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

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Epitome

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a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

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Esoteric

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intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

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Excel

A

be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.

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Exemplify

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be a typical example of.

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Expert

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a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.

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Ingenuity

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the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

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Innovate

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make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products

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Insight

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the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.

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Keen

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(of a sense) highly developed.

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Knowledgeable

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intelligent and well informed.

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Mentor

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an experienced and trusted adviser.

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Omniscient

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knowing everything.

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Pragmatic

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dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

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Prudent

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acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

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Ruminate

A

think deeply about something.

30
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Sage

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an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.

31
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Shrewd

A

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

32
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Wily

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skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.

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Ambivalent

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having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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Arbitrary

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

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Asynchronous

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(of two or more objects or events) not existing or happening at the same time.

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Bewilder

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cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

37
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Chaotic

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in a state of complete confusion and disorder.

38
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Clamor

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a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

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Complicated

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consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.

40
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Confound

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cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations.

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Contradiction

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a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.

42
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Controversial

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giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.

43
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Distort

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pull or twist out of shape.

44
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Diversity

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the state of being diverse; variety.

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Enigma

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a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

46
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Erratic

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not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

47
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Fiasco

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a thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way.

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Fluctuate

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rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

49
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Haphazard

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lacking any obvious principle of organization.

50
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Hubbub

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a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people.

51
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Intricate

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very complicated or detailed.

52
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Labyrinth

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a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze.

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Meander

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(of a river or road) follow a winding course.

54
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Muddled

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in a state of bewildered or bewildering confusion or disorder.

55
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Perplexed

A

completely baffled; very puzzled.

56
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Puzzled

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unable to understand; perplexed.

57
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Rubble

A

waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings.

58
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Tumult

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a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

59
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Turbulent

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characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.

60
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Unruly

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disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.

61
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Uproot

A

pull (something, especially a tree or plant) out of the ground.

Plant Reproduction Vocabulary (3 decks)

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