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Lesson 6
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT: Book Four
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Language - English
12th Grade
01/19/2009
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sectarian
 Definition
narrowly confined to a particular group
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peregrination
 Definition
travel by walking
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accoutrement
 Definition
an accessory or item of dress or equipment
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contrive
 Definition
to plan cleverly, to devise
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hubris
 Definition
overbearing pride, arrogance
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platitude
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an obvious remark, a cliche
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venerate
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to respect or revere
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scullion
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a servant for menial tasks
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quotidian
 Definition
everyday, commonplace
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prognosticate
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to predict
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antediluvian
 Definition
extremely old, antiquated
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stringent
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restrictive, imposing demanding standards
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haughty
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condescendingly proud, arrogant
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sanctimonious
 Definition
showing false piety or righteousness
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imbroglio
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a difficult and embarrassing situation
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