Words from Official SAT Study Guide 5 Flashcards by Physical Math

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Volatile

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evaporates easily 2. easily angered; emotional

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Onerous

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burdensome

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Slipshod

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careless; untidy

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Seditious

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causing division or rebellion

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Lucid

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clear

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Corollary

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consequence; inference

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Devious

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cunning

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Curtail

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cut short

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Consecration

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dedication

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Sophistry

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devious logic

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Abstruse

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difficult to comprehend

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Foster

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encourage

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Epitome

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essence; typical example or symbol of

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Byzantine

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excessive; decadent

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Solicitousness

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expressing care/concern

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Resolute

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firm of purpose

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Precursor

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forerunner

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Magnanimity

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generosity (of spirit)

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Substantiate

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give supporting evidence

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Opportunism

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grabbing opportunities; seeking unprincipled advantage

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Multifarious

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having many aspects

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Ornate

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highly decorated

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Tenacious

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holding firmly to idea or purpose

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Sanctity

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holiness

Nefarious

infamous

Subversive

intending to overthrow

Didactic

intending to preach or teach

Incoherence

lack of clarity

Intemperance

lack of moderation

Irreverence

lack of respect

Insolence

lack of respect; rudeness

Lackadaisical

lazy; careless; lax

Embodiment

living example of

Ingenuous

na?ve

Inconspicuous

not easily seen

Esoteric

obscure

Arcane

obscure; known only to few people

Anachronistic

out of normal time range

Belittlers

people who criticize/disparage

Debunkers

people who expose/throw out old ideas

Extrapolated

predicted on the basis of existing data; extended

Jeopardize

put at risk

Insurrectionists

rebels

Autonomy

self-government

Egotistical

selfish

Acumen

sharpness of mind

Inane

silly

Adroit

skilful / skillful

Sustain

support

Proponents

supporters

Effacement

wiping out; (self-effacement = excessive modesty)

Indiscriminate

without thought; random; careless