SAT vocab (extended)

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tenuous

lacking substance and strength

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restrictive appositive

A phrase that provides essential information about a noun or pronoun by renaming or describing it. It cannot be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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imprudence

the quality of being unwise, because you fail to consider the possible results of your actions

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subsequently

transition word used to indicate a sequence of events

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besides

transition word used to indicate that another idea

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aim (in a scientific context)

what the researchers conducting the study wanted to know

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comma splice

using just a comma to connect independent clauses. (bad!!!!)

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pragmatic

adjective to describe someone who handles obstacles using facts instead of abstract or theoretical concepts

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exult

to feel great happiness and triumph

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jubilation

a feeling of joy and triumph

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ambivalent

word to describe someone with conflicting ideas regarding a specific issue

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idiosyncratic

Unique or peculiar to an individual; exhibiting distinctive characteristics or behaviors that are not easily understood or explained.

<p>Unique or peculiar to an individual; exhibiting distinctive characteristics or behaviors that are not easily understood or explained.</p>
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antecedent

the noun a pronoun is standing in for

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holdings

stocks, property, and other financial assets in someone's possession

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spatially diffuse

spread out over a large area

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constituents

component or part

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interpolated

alter (a book or text) by insertion of new material.

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somatic

relating to the body, distinct from the mind

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abhor

hate

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Enfranchise

give voting rights

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Hamper

to impede the pprogress of something

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Noxious

poisonous

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Talisman

lucky charm

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apprehend

to arrest someone/to understand something

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Abscond

to run away from

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Bereft

describes someone lacking what they need/want/expect

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Capitulate

to surrender with conditions

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Corroborate

to support an idea with evidence

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Contentious

describes somoene inclined towards debate

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covet

desire

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Dearth

absence of something

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Didactic

something to be learned

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Eclectic

driven by non-uniform sources

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Equivocal

unclear or uncertain in meaning

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Flagrant

terribly noticable

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Gratuitous

uncalled for/free of charge

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assail

assault

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chide (verb)

to scold someone who misbehaved

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incredulous

unwilling to believe something

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revile

to speak about negatively

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propensity

a inclination towards a pattern of behavior

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Fain

Gladly

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Supped

Drink spoonfuls

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Congeal

To become semi solid

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Disposed

Inclined

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Cessation

The ending

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Veneration

Great honor, especially in a religious context

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Prerogative

The right/ability of a certain authority

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Trifle

Thing of little importance, like the British cake

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Brackish

Dalty or unpleasant

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Debarass

To remove of what hampers

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Antipathy

Feelings of dislike

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Etymology

the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

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Salient

most noticeable or important

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piquant

positivly and intellectually stimulating

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Prattle

Yap

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Festal

Celebratory

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Isolent

Describes someone who lacks respect

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Candor

Honesty

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Hitherto

Until this point in discussion

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Enigmatic

Mysterious

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Confabulation

To spread misinformation while believing it to be true. Associated with memory disorders

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Vexing

Annoying or worrying

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Exonerate

Remove blame from

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Vivacity

Describes a woman who is attractive and fun

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doth

“do” in third person

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fettered

restrained

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automaton

someone/something that acts mechanically

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capricious

impulsive and overreactive

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dint

crater

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overwinter

to live through winter

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Austere #1

extremely plain, like a monk

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Austere #2

threatening and stern

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bolster

fortify

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Brevity

the quality of being brief

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transgression

the act of breaking a law

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contend

to assert an idea

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conviction

belief

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remit

to cancel a debt or to repay someone

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administer

to manage, deliver, or be responsible for

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singular (uncommon definition)

remarkable

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Impress

To form an impression

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Cast

To throw something out to water

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Spurn

To judge and reject harshly

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Ameliorating

To make something better

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Abysmal

Awful

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Prolific

Causing growth, innovative, productive

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Mollify

Appease an angry individual

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Festooned

Adorned and decorated

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Ingratiate

To put effort into gaining someone or something’s approval

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Shody

Low quality

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