SAT Vocab A Flashcards
(127 cards)
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abandon
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total lack of inhibition
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abase
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to humble, disgrace
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abate
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to decrease, reduce
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abdicate
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to give up a position, right, or power
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aberration
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something different from the usual
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abet
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to aid; act as accomplice
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abhor
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to loathe, detest
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abject
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miserable, pitiful
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abortive
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interrupted while incomplete
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abridge
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to condense, shorten
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abrogate
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to put an end to, abolish by authority
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abscond
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to depart secretly
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absolve
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to forgive, free from blame
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abstain
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to choose not to do something
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accolade
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praise, distinction
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accrue
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to accumulate, grow by addition
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acerbic
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bitter, sharp in taste or temper
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acme
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highest point; summit
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acquiesce
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to agree, comply quietly
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acrid
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harsh, bitter
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acrimony
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bitterness, animosity
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acuity
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sharpness
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acumen
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sharpness of insight
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adage
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old saying or proverb
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adamant
uncompromising, unyielding
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adapt
to accommodate, adjust
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adhere
to cling; follow without deviation
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adjacent
next to
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admonish
to caution or reprimand
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adroit
skillful, accomplished, highly competent
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adulation
high praise
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adumbrate
to sketch, outline in a shadowy way
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adversarial
antagonizing, competitive
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aerie
nook or nest built high in the air
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aesthetic
pertaining to beauty or art
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affable
friendly, easy to approach
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affected (adj.)
pretentious, phony
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affluent
rich, wealthy
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affront (n.)
personal offense, insult
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agenda
plan, schedule
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agile
well coordinated, nimble
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agitation
commotion, excitement; uneasiness
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agrarian
relating to farming of rural matters
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alacrity
cheerful willingness, eagerness; speed
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alias
assumed name
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alienated
distanced, estranged
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allegory
symbolic representation
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alleviate
to relieve, improve partially
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allure (v.)
to entice by charm, attract
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allusion
indirect reference
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aloof
detached, indifferent
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alturism
unselfish concern for others' welfare
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ambiguous
uncertain, subject to multiple interpretations
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ambivalence
attitude of uncertainty, conflicting emotions
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ameliorate
to make better, improve
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amenable
agreeable, cooperative
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amend
to improve or correct flaws in
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amenity
pleasantness; something increasing comfort
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amiable
friendly, pleasant, likable
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amicable
friendly, agreeable
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amoral
unprincipled, unethical
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amorphous
having no definite form
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amphibian
creature equally at home on land or in water
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ample
abundant, plentiful
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amulet
ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits
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anachronistic
outdated, inappropriate for its time period
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anarchy
absence of government or law, chaos
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animation
enthusiasm, excitement
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animosity
hatred, hostility
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annul
to cancel, nullify, declare void, or make legally invalid
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anomaly
irregularity or deviation from the norm
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anonymity
condition of having no name or an unknown name
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antagonist
foe, opponent, adversary
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antecedent (adj.)
coming before in plea or time
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anthology
collection of literary works
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antipathy
dislike, extreme opposition or aversion, hostility
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antiquated
outdated, obsolete
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antiquity
ancient times; the quality of being old
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antithesis
exact opposite or direct contrast
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apathy
lack of interest or concern
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aphorism
old saying or short, pithy statements
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apocryphal
not genuine, fictional
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appease
to satisfy, placate, calm, pacify
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approbation
praise; official approval
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appropriate (v.)
to take possession of
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arable
suitable for cultivation
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arbitrary
depending solely on individual will; inconsistent
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arboreal
relating to trees; living in trees
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arcane
secret, obscure, known only to a few
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archaic
antiquated, from an earlier time; outdated
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archipelago
large group of islands
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ardent
passionate, enthusiastic, fervent
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arduous
extremely difficult, laborious
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arid
extremely dry; deathly boring
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arsenal
ammunition storehouse
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articulate (adj.)
well spoken, expressing oneself clearly
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artisan
craftsperson; expert
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ascend
to rise or climb
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ascetic
self-denying, abstinent, austere
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ashen
resembling ashes; pale
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askew
crooked, tilted
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aspersion
false rumor, damaging report, slander
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aspire
to have great hopes, to aim at a goal
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assail
to attack, assault
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assiduous
diligent, persistent, hardworking
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assuage
to make less severe, ease, relieve
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astringent (adj.)
harsh, severe, stern
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astute
having good judgement, shrewd
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atone
to make amends for a wrong
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atrocious
monstrous, shockingly bad
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attain
to accomplish, gain
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attenuate
to make thin or slender; weaken
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audacious
bold, daring, fearless
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audible
capable of being heard
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augment
to expand, extend
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august (adj.)
dignified, awe inspiring, venerable
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auspicious
having favorable prospects, promising
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austere
stern, strict, unadorned
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authoritarian
extremely strict, bossy
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autocrat
dictator
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avarice
greed
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avenge
to retaliate, take revenge for an injury or crime
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aver
to declare to be true, affirm
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aversion
intense dislike
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avert
to turn something away; prevent, hinder
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aviary
large enclosure housing birds
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awry
crooked, askew, amiss
