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05 -SATwords Barron
chapter 5
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Language - English
11th Grade
01/12/2011
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Term
authoritarian
 Definition
subordinating the individual to the state, completely dominating another's will
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autonomous
 Definition
self-governing
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avarice
 Definition
greediness for wealth
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aversion
 Definition
firm dislike
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beguile
 Definition
charm, decieve by trickery
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belie
 Definition
contradict, give a false impression
ex: his angry disposition belies his inherent kindness
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benevolent
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generous, charitable
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benign
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showing gentleness,
exerting a beneficial influence, harmless
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bolster
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support, reinforce
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bombastic
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using inflated language
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braggart
 Definition
boaster, show-off
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cajole
 Definition
coax, influence/persuade into happening
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