SAT Words Flashcards
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abate (v.)
As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.
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(v.) to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
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abstract (adj.)
Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting.
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(adj.) existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
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abysmal (adj.)
I got an abysmal grade on my research paper.
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(adj.) extremely bad
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accordingly (adv.)
All students must behave accordingly.
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(adv.) in accordance with
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acquisition (n.)
Language acquisition is easier for kids than adults.
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(n.) the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
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adapt (v.)
The US has adapted many foreign foods to better suit the US people.
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(v.) to make suit a new purpose
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adapt (v.)
Dogs are known for their abiity to adapt to their surroundings.
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(v.) to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
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adept (adj.)
Jo loves playing the piano, but he’s adept at playing the violin.
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(adj.) having knowledge or skill (usually in a particular area)
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adequate (adj.)
His resume was adequate, but the CEO doubted if he was a good fit.
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(adj.) having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
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advent (n.)
The world has never been the same since the advent of the light.
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(n.) the arrival or creation of something (usually historic)
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adversarial (adj.)
An adversarial attitude will make you enemies for life.
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(adj.) relating to hostile opposition
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advocate (n.)
I am an advocate for free higher education.
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(n.) someone who promotes or defends something
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advocate (v.)
Environmental protesters advocate for cleaner energy practices.
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(v.) to defend or promote something (usually a belief theory, opinion, etc.)
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aesthetic (adj.)
The aesthetic decorations at the park were nothing short of magical.
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(adj.) relating to beauty or refined taste
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afford (v.)
He’s saving money so he can afford to buy a new car.
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(v.) to be able to buy
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afford (v.)
I can’t afford to lose more pencils!
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(v.) to be able to spare
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agitate (v.)
They’re agitating for better healthcare.
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(v.) to promote something (usually a cause)
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allow (v.)
US law allows citizens to speak freely.
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(v.) to permit or consent to
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allude (v.)
She alluded to the problem at hand but didn’t say anything about it.
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(v.) to make a secretive mention of something
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altercation (n.)
Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar.
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(n.) a noisy argument or confrontation
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ambiguous (adj.)
His ambiguous statement had me question whether he could be trusted.
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(adj.) unclear or vague in meaning
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ambitious (adj.)
Penny is so ambitious, she wants to be president someday.
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(adj.) having a powerful desire for success or achievement
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ambivalence (n.)
His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the contract.
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(n.) the state of being uncertain or stuck between two options
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analogous (adj.)
Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions.
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(adj.) similar but not identical
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annihilate (v.)
| The dictator sent out orders to **annihilate** the army of rebels.
(v.) to destroy or cause devastating destruction
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anomaly (n.)
| This result is an **anomaly** and rarely happens.
(n.) something different from the norm
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anticipate (v.)
| The party was just as fun as I had **anticipated** it to be.
(v.) assume to be likely to happen
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antipathy (n.)
| Her **antipathy** towards the professor was obvious and borderline rude.
(n.) a strong feeling of dislike
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apex (n.)
| The spring play was the **apex** of our school.
(n.) the highest point of something
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apprehension (n.)
| Her **apprehension** to leave her house caused the girl to miss prom.
(n.) fearful expectation of something
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articulate (v.)
| She **articulated** her opinion on the prices of houses in the big city.
(v.) to clearly express in words
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artificial (adj.)
| Many candies use **artificial** flavors to make them taste fruity.
(adj.) something made; not occuring naturally
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assertion (n.)
| His **assertion** that sharks are mammals made the class laugh wildly.
(n.) a strong declaration
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austere (adj.)
| He lived in a small, **austere** cabin in the middle of the woods.
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(adj.) extremely plain
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austere (adj.)
| My boss had an **austere** expression on her face after the meeting.
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(adj.) stern and forbidding
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austere (adj.)
| An **austere** lifestyle, like that of monks, is not for everyone.
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(adj.) relating to self-denial
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authenticity (n.)
| The officer doubted the **authenticity** of the suspect's alibi.
(n.) the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived
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avenue (n.)
| The company has decided to pursue other **avenues**.
(n.) an intangible path or approach to something
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avid (adj.)
| Brandon is an **avid** Spiderman fan.
(adj.) actively interested in or enthusiastic about something
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basic (adj.)
| You have to play the **basic** levels before advancing to harder ones.
(adj.) relating to the foundation or basis of something
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bear (v.)
| She **bears** a strong resemblance to you and your mother.
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(v.) to have as a characteristic
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bear (v.)
| Judy will **bear** her first child later this year.
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(v.) to have a child
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bear (v.)
| My garden is going to **bear** pumpkins this year!
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(v.) to bring forth
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bear (v.)
| I can't **bear** her complaining any longer.
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(v.) to put up or deal with
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benevolent (adj.)
| Many cultures believe in **benevolent** spirits.
(adj.) kind, generous
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bias (n.)
| It's important to avoid **bias** when investigating a crime.
(n.) a preconception that prevents objectivity
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bittersweet (adj.)
| The ending of the romance movie was **bittersweet**.
(adj.) tinged with a feeling of sadness
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bolster (v.)
| Let's work together so we can lift and **bolster** the couch.
(v.) to support or strengthen; to fortify
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boost (n.)
| The **boost** in profits after the fair ended was a welcome change.
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(n.) an increase or growth
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boost (v.)
| In order to **boost** profits, you need to cater to your customers.
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(v.) to increase or make grow
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brawl (n.)
| A **brawl** broke out at the bar over a broken beer bottle.
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(n.) an intense, loud fight
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brawl (v.)
| The two students **brawled** in the cafeteria over a girl.
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(v.) to fight loudly and disruptively
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brevity (n.)
| The **brevity** of their love together made it all the more romantic.
(n.) the quality of being brief or terse
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candid (adj.)
| Josh is very **candid** about his desire to become an actor.
(adj.) direct, blunt
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candor (n.)
| I admire her **candor**, especially when no one else will speak up.
(n.) the trait of being honest and frank
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capitalize (v.)
| We'll **capitalize** your math skills by placing you at register.
(v.) to use to your advantage
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capture (v.)
| The spy was **captured** by the enemy.
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(v.) to trap or take possession of
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capture (v.)
| Your painting truly **captures** the gothic aesthetic of the church.
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(v.) to successfully represent or imitate
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capture (v.)
| I was **captured** by the model's beauty.
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(v.) to captivate or mesmerize
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capture (v.)
| The cops captured the **criminal** before he could rob again.
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(v.) to catch or seize
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civic (adj.)
| Voting is a **civic** duty.
(adj.) relating to the city or citizens
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clinical (adj.)
| Her **clinical** apprach to situations allows her to handle them well.
(adj.) emotionally unattached (usually used in a medical/scientific setting)
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clout (n.)
| Kids of rich people often believe they have a cloak of **clout**.
(n.) a special advantage
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coarse (adj.)
| The horse's mane was tangled and **coarse** from not being washed.
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(adj.) indicating a rough texture
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coarse (adj.)
| The queen's **coarse** way of speaking surprised the rest of the guests.
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(adj.) lacking refinement or sophistication
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coincide (v.)
| I cried when I realized the two sets would **coincide** at the festival.
(v.) to happen at the same time
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commission (n.)
| The painting was **commissioned** just for the man's wife.
(n.) the use of payment to request something, such as a service or product
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comparable (adj.)
| This novel is **comparable** to other dystopian books like Divergent.
(adj.) able to be compared
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competent (adj.)
| We need a **competent** engineer for this massive project.
(adj.) sufficiently qualified
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complacent (adj.)
| The student was **complacent** with his B-average in high school.
(adj.) satisfied with no desire to change or improve
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complement (v.)
| The wine perfectly **complemented** the cheese platter offered.
(v.) to make perfect or complete
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concede (v.)
| With no chance at winning, the army **conceded** to the general's power.
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(v.) to be forced to agree; to surrender
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concede (v.)
| Dan **conceded** to pulling a fast one on Danielle in BB14 to win.
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(v.) to admit to a transgression
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conceive (v.)
| The plan to build the new school was **conceived** a decade ago.
(v.) to imagine or come up with
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condone (v.)
| She shouldn't **condone** her daughter's rebellious behavior.
(v.) to overlook, approve, or allow
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conducive (adj.)
| The noisy library was hardly a **conducive** place to study anymore.
(adj.) able to bring about or be suitable for
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conduct (v.)
| The group **conducted** their research abroad last semester.
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(v.) to control or manage
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conduct (v.)
| Be sure to **conduct** yourself accordingly at this event.
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(v.) to behave in a certain way
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confide (v.)
| She **confided** all of her biggest secrets to her best friend.
(v.) to share something secretive with someone
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confine (v.)
| We are going to **confine** the use of plastic bags in our household.
(v.) to put limits on; to restrict
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consensus (n.)
| The jury reached a **consensus** on the verdict within 15 minutes.
(n.) overall agreement
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constitute (v.)
| The desire for equal rights **constituted** the civil rights movement.
(v.) to form or compose (part of) something
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contemplate (v.)
| She **contemplated** telling her teacher about the cheating student.
(v.) to think deeply about
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contend (v.)
| The president **contended** that he will not negotiate with terrorists.
(v.) to maintain or assert (an opinion)
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contradict (v.)
| The security footage **contradicted** the suspect's alibi.
(v.) to be in contrast with
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controversial (adj.)
| The **controversial** debate was seen all around the country.
(adj.) highly debatable and causing contention
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conventional (adj.)
| She lives a pretty standard and **conventional** life in the city.
(adj.) abiding by accepting standards
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convey (V.)
| The girl had trouble **conveying** her frustrations to her mother.
(v.) to pass on or transfer
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conviction (n.)
| Her religious **convictions** prevented her from eating meat.
(n.) a firm belief in something
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corroborate (v.)
| Their was enough evidence to **corroborate** the boy's claim.
(v.) to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim)
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counteract (v.)
| The king's actions **counteracted** his promise, angering the people.
(v.) to work in opposition to
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counterargument (n.)
| Including **counterarguments** ensures you've explored all angles.
(n.) an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
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counterproductive (adj.)
| The shortcut proved **counterproductive** as it added time to the drive.
(adj.) hindering the achievement of a goal
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culmination (n.)
| The **culmination** of the festsival proved to be truly unforgettable.
(n.) the final act or climax
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cultivate (v.)
| A teacher's goal is to **cultivate** students' academic potential.
(v.) to foster the growth of
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decree (v.)
| The president **decreed** the day a national holiday after the victory.
(v.) to declare formally and with authority
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deference (n.)
| Her **deference** to children made her the perfect babysitter.
(n.) respect; regard
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deficient (adj.)
| The sources used for the research paper were **deficient**.
(adj.) not enough in degree or amount
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demonstrate (v.)
| Could you **demonstrate** the dance moves for the rest of the class?
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(v.) to do as an example
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demonstrate (v.)
| The dark color **demonstrated** the designer's mournful and gothic tone.
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(v.) gives evidence for
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demur (v.)
| The child demurred from taking a bath at their mother's request.
(v.) to object to
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deplete (v.)
| The energy of the runner had **depleted** by the end of the marathon.
(v.) to (over)use over time (usually resources)
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desolate (adj.)
| The moon is one giant, **desolate** landscape.
(adj.) bare, barren, empty
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devise (v.)
| Lana **devised** an intricate plan to win back her ex-girlfriend.
(v.) to come up with (a plan)
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dilemma (n.)
| The **dilemma** of either going out or studying made Ben anxious.
(n.) a problem, usually requiring a choice between at least two options
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diligence (n.)
| Confidence and **diligence** will often get you very far in life.
(n.) conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task
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diminish (v.)
| The itch of a bug bite will often **diminish** after a few days.
(v.) to become smaller in scope or degree
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dire (adj.)
| The situation became **dire** when the fire spread to the first floor.
(adj.) hopeless and dangerous or fearful
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discord (n.)
| Disputes over money caused intense **discord** in the family.
(n.) disagreement
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disdain (n.)
| The boy looked at the teacher with **disdain** when he got his grades.
(n.) a lack of respect and strong dislike (toward something or someone)
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dismay (n.)
| To Nick's **dismay**, he failed the final biology examination.
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(n.) hopelessness, stress, or consternation
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dismay (v.)
| Many students were **dismayed** by the school's new dress code policy.
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(v.) to fill with woe or apprehension
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disparage (v.)
| A good boss is stern, but will never **disparage** their emplyees.
(v.) to belittle or speak down to
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dispatch (v.)
| The mother **dispatched** her son to the market for some milk.
(v.) to send off a message or messenger
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diversification (n.)
| The **diversification** of the college was critical in these times.
(n.) the act of becoming diverse
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doctrine (n.)
| Religious people often live according to their religious **doctrines**.
(n.) a principle, theory, or position, usually advocated by a religion or government
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dominion (n.)
| The country claimed to have **dominion** over certain parts of Russia.
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(n.) power and authority (usually over territory)
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dominion (n.)
| Puerto Rico is a **dominion** of the United States.
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(n.) a legal territory
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dreary (adj.)
| The grey clouds brought a **dreary** aesthetic to the beach.
(adj.) sad, gloomy, dull
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dubious (adj.)
| The man's claim to the throne were **dubious** and laughable.
(adj.) doubtful, questionable
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eccentric (adj.)
| She's a little **eccentric** but still fun to be around.
(adj.) peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm
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egregious (adj.)
| The player's **egregious** mistake cost his team the championship match.
(adj.) extremely bad
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eloquent (adj.)
| The president's speech on the troops was **eloquent** and compelling.
(adj.) having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
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eminent (adj.)
| The UN houses **eminent** representatives from countries all over.
(adj.) superior or distinguished; high in position or status
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emit (v.)
| Plants consume carbon dioxide and **emit** oxygen.
(v.) to discharge, give forth, or release
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emphatic (adj.)
| Her **emphatic** smile expressed the girl's excitement for the concert.
(adj.) very expressive; using emphasis
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empirical (adj.)
| You need **empirical** evidence to support your claim.
(adj.) derived from experience, observation, or experimentation
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endow (v.)
| Teachers often **endow** their students with the gift of knowledge.
(v.) to equip or bestoe (usually a quality or ability)
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endure (v.)
| The athlete could not **endure** the pain in her leg any longer.
(v.) to withstand, sustain, or hold out against
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entail (v.)
| AP classes **entail** a much heavier workload than standard classes.
(v.) to involve or include
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entrenched (adj.)
| The victims will have the event **entrenched** in their memory forever.
(adj.) firmly established
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enumerate (v.)
| I cannot **enumerate** the amount of times I told him to clean his room.
(v.) to specify or count
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envy (n.)
| The player's **envy** of the star athlete was obvious, often scoffing.
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(n.) excessive jealousy
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envy (v.)
| The player **envied** the star athete for taking all the attention.
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(v.) to admire and be jealous of
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erratic (adj.)
| The driver's **erratic** movements indicated to the cop he was drunk.
(adj.) having no fixed course; deviating from the norm
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establish (v.)
| The commitee helped write and **establish** the new jaywalking laws.
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(v.) to enact
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establish (v.)
| The shop **established** a new location after the success of the first.
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(v.) to found (a business, group, school, etc.)
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evoke (v.)
| The emotion the movie **evoked** on the girl was poweful and compelling.
(v.) to draw forth or call up
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exacerbate (v.)
| Resting will ensure that one does not **exacerbate** their injury.
(v.) to make worse or increase the severity of
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excel (v.)
| In order to **excel** in this course, you must put in hard work.
(v.) to do something well or to be superior in
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exert (v.)
| Don't **exert** all of your energy at once; this event is a marathon.
(v.) to put into use (usually as effort)
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exhilarating (adj.)
| The action movie was so **exhilerating**, I felt my pulse increasing.
(adj.) invigorating, stimulating, exciting
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expend (v.)
| Be careful not to **expend** all your energy at the start of the race.
(v.) to use up (as in energy or money)
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exploit (v.)
| The boss **exploited** his best workers in order to maximize profits.
(v.) to use selfishly or for profit
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facilitate (v.)
| Teachers **facilitate** student use of school computers to esnure focus.
(v.) to aid the progress of
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feasibility (n.)
| The **feasibility** of the idea did not seem realistic given its size.
(n.) the practicality or possibility of something
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ferocity (n.)
| Lions and tigers are known for their **ferocity** in hunting prey.
(n.) viciousness, violence
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fiscal (adj.)
| **Fiscal** policy is how government uses money to influence the economy.
(adj.) related to (government) money
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flourish (v.)
| The plants **flourished** in the luscious landscape.
(v.) to prosper, grow, or make fast progress
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fluctuate (v.)
| Stocks can **fluctuate** on a daily basis and can be unpredictable.
(v.) to be unstable; to rise and fall
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forment (v.)
| The people accused their leader of **formenting** political unrest.
(v.) to stir up
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forseeable (adj.)
| I don't see the world ending in apocalypse in the **forseeable** future.
(adj.) capable of being predicted or anticipated
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frankly (adv.)
| **Frankly**, I don't think their pizza is actually very good.
(adv.) directly, clearly
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freewheeling (adj.)
| His **freewheeling** attitude often got the student into trouble.
(adj.) carefree
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fundamental (adj.)
| A thesis is arguably the most **fundamental** part of an essay.
(adj.) the most essential or most basic part
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galvanizing (adj.)
| The **galvanizing** performance left the entire audience speechless.
(adj.) thrilling, exciting, stimulating
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geriatric (adj.)
| The **geriatric** wing only took patients over the age of 70.
(adj.) relating to old age
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hostile (adj.)
| The **hostile** tone the mother used scared her children.
(adj.) harmful, dangerous
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hypothetical (adj.)
| The **hypothetical** question allowed students to reflect on the lesson.
(adj.) supposed; related to a hypothesis
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igominious (adj.)
| I am hopeful that Trump will lose the election in **igominious** defeat.
(adj.) publicly shameful or humiliating
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impart (v.)
| Parents must **impart** common sense into their children.
(v.) to transmit, bestow, or disclose
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impartiality (n.)
| To ensure **impartiality**, everyone must follow the posted guidelines.
(n.) the equal and objective treatment of opposing views
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imposing (adj.)
| The old mansion was **imposing** in its size and architetecture.
(adj.) impressive (especially in size or appearance)
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imposition (n.)
| Could you assist me if its not too much of an **imposition** for you?
(n.) an unnecessary burden
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imprudent (adj.)
| The **imprudent** child used all his field trip money in the first hour.
(adj.) not cautious; rash
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incite (v.)
| Her hateful words **incited** anger amongst the crowd.
(v.) to encourage or stir up
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indifference (n.)
| The girl's **indifference** towards the situation upset her parents.
(n.) apathy, emotional detachment
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indiscriminately (adv.)
| Lottery winners are chose **indiscriminately**.
(adv.) randomly; with little or no distinction
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indulge (v.)
| My friend loves to **indulge** in lame horror movies and silly romcoms.
(v.) to give into; to satisfy or gratify
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infer (v.)
| You can **infer** a lot from the connotation and tone of the text.
(v.) to guess, conclude, or derive by reasoning
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innovative (adj.)
| The award-winning invention was incredibly **innovative**.
(adj.) novel or new (especially as an idea or invention)
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insatiable (adj.)
| A vampire's thirst is said to be **insatiable**.
(adj.) can't be satisfied
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inversion (n.)
| The culture's norms were an **inversion** of our own.
(n.) a reversal
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invoke (v.)
| The shaman attempted to **invoke** a demon with the ancient ritual.
(v.) to call on; to appeal to (usually a higher power)
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irreconcilable (adj.)
| The couple's differences were **irreconcilable** resulting in a divorce.
(adj.) incapable of being in harmony or agreed upon
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lament (v.)
| Susan **lamented** her missed chance to go to Europe for the class trip.
(v.) to feel sorrow for; to mourn
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locomotion (n.)
| Physics involves the study of **locomotion**.
(n.) movement
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lucrative (adj.)
| The information was **lucrative** for the success of the business.
(adj.) capable of making a lot of money; profitable
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malicious (adj.)
| The **malicious** spirit drove the inhabitants from their home.
(adj.) harmful, spiteful
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malleable (adj.)
| Childrens minds are only **malleable** for so long, so teach them young.
(adj.) capable of being molded or changed
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materialistic (adj.)
| Many cultures accuse Americans of being extremely **materialistic**.
(adj.) superficial; a focus on material possessions
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melodramatic (adj.)
| The **melodramatic** skit was well recieved by the audience.
(adj.) extragavant or exaggerated
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modest (adj.)
| The family moved into a **modest** home in the countryside.
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(adj.) simple and humble
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modest (adj.)
| I recieved a **modest** sum of money as a reward for locating their dog.
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(adj.) small in size or amount
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modify (v.)
| I **modified** the original plan to fit the new working schedule.
(v.) to change, alter, or tweak
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momentous (adj.)
| Her graduation was a **momentous** moment for the entire family.
(adj.) historically significant
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novel (adj.)
| We are looking for **novel** ways to approach studying the new material.
(adj.) new, innovative
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nuance (n.)
| It is important to understand the **nuances** of hand movements in ASL.
(n.) a subtle difference in meaning
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null (adj.)
| The judge declared the case **null** and void.
(adj.) legally void and ineffective
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objectivity (n.)
| In scientific research, **objectivity** is of utmost importance.
(n.) judgement based on observations instead of emotions or opinions
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obsolete (adj.)
| Instead of becoming **obsolete** the record player is making a comeback.
(adj.) no longer used; rare or uncommin
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omnipotent (adj.)
| Gods are considered **omnipotent** beings that control human destiny.
(adj.) almighty and all powerful
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onset (n.)
| Most people are still learning in the **onset** of their careers.
(n.) the beginning or early stages
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opine (v.)
| The new employees did not **opine** at the company meeting.
(v.) to openly express an opinion
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ornate (adj.)
| The **ornate** silverware must be worth thousands of dollars.
(adj.) highly detailed and decorated
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oust (v.)
| The congress voted to **oust** the president from his position.
(v.) to remove or force out (usually a position or office)
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paramount (adj.)
| The safety of all employees is the most **paramount** concern.
(adj.) predominant, superior, most important
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peculiar (adj.)
| The man experienced **peculiar** gusts as he walked through the house.
(adj.) strange, bizarre
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perish (v.)
| Thankfully, nobody **perished** in the huge traffic accident.
(v.) to die; to pass away
