SAT Definitions #7! Flashcards by Diana Quiroz | Brainscape

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Bristle

A

to show irritation

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Decoy

A

lure; trap; trick

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Erratic

A

wandering; irregular

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Histrionic

A

theatrical; exaggerated

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Laud

A

praise

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Obstreperous

A

noisy and boisterous

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Portend

A

foretell

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Retraction

A

withdrawal; cancellation of a statement

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Titter

A

giggle quietly

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Adversity

A

hardship

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Broach

A

start to discuss; approach

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Deference

A

respect

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Esoteric

A

obscure and difficult to understand

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Hoary

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old

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Lavish

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on a grand scale; wasteful

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Obtuse

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mentally dull

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Portent

A

a warning sign; omen

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Revere

A

worship

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Tome

A

large book

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Adulation

A

strong admiration; worship