SAT Master Word list #33

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pretext
N. excuse.
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prevail
V. induce; triumph over.
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prevalent
ADJ. widespread; generally accepted.
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prevaricate
V. Iie.
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prey
N. target of a hunt; victim.
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privation
N. hardship; want.
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probe
V. explore with tools.
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problematic
ADJ. doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing.
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proclivity
N. inclination; natural tendency.
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procrastinate
V. postpone; delay or put off.
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prod
V. poke; stir up; urge.
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prodigal
ADJ. wasteful; reckless with money.
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prodigious
ADJ. marvelous; enormous.
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prodigy
N. marvel; highly gifted child.
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profane
V. violate; desecrate; treat unworthily.
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profound
ADJ. deep; not superficial.
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profusion
N. (1) abundant quantity; (2) lavish expenditure.
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prognosis
N. forecasted course of a disease; prediction.
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proletarian
N. member of the working class; blue collar person.
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proliferation
N. rapid growth; spread; multiplication.
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prolific
ADJ. abundantly fruitful.
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prologue
N. introduction (to a poem or play).
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prolong
V. make longer; draw out; lengthen.
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prominent
ADJ. conspicuous; notable; sticking out.
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promote
V. help to flourish; advance in rank; publicize.
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prompt
V. (1) bring about or cause an action or feeling; (2) cue someone to speak.
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prone
ADJ. (1) inclined to; (2) prostrate.
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propagate
V. multiply; spread.
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propensity
N. natural inclination.
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prophetic
ADJ. foretelling the future.
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propitiate
V. appease.
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propitious
ADJ. favorable; fortunate; advantageous.
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proponent
N. supporter; backer; opposite of opponent.
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propriety
N. fitness; correct conduct.
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prosaic
ADJ. dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact; factual.
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proselytize
V. convert to a religion or belief.
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prosperity
N. good fortune; financial success; physical well-being.
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protégé
N. person receiving protection and support from a patron.
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protocol
N. diplomatic etiquette.
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prototype
N. original work used as a model by others.
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protract
V. prolong.
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protrude
V. stick out.
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provident
ADJ. displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies.
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provincial
ADJ. (1) pertaining to a province; (2) limited in outlook; unsophisticated.
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provisional
ADJ. tentative.
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provocative
ADJ. arousing anger or interest; annoying.
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prowess
N. extraordinary ability; military bravery.
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proximity
N. nearness.
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proxy
N. authorized agent.
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prudent
ADJ. cautious; careful.