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PSAT / SAT Full Vocab List
A comprehensive list of words seen frequently on the PSAT / SAT standardized tests.
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Language - English
11th Grade
09/05/2012

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laudatory
Definition
expressing praise
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arboreal
Definition
of or like a tree
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breach
Definition
a breaking or being broken
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iniquitous
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immoral
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demise
Definition
a ceasing to exist; death
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tumultuous
Definition
wild and noisy; uproarious
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conduit
Definition
a pipe or tunnel for water or wires
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lummox
Definition
a clumsy, stupid person
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anthology
Definition
a collection of poems, stories, songs, or excerpts
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amenable
Definition
willing to follow advice or suggestion
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nexus
Definition
a connected group or series
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critique
Definition
a critical analysis or evaluation
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epithet
Definition
a descriptive name or title
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aberration
Definition
a deviation from the normal or the typical
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dogma
Definition
a doctrine; tenet; belief
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evanescence
Definition
a fading from sight; vanishing
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feint
Definition
a false show; sham
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metaphor
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a figure of speech containing an implied comparison
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blandishment
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a flattering act or remark meant to persuade
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oration
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a formal public speech
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complaisant
Definition
willing to please; obliging
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forge
Definition
a furnace for heating metal to be wrought; to advance
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tortuous
Definition
winding; full of curves
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gourmand
Definition
a glutton; one who indulges to excess
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detumescence
Definition
a gradual shrinking of a swelled object
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miser
Definition
a greedy, stingy person
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caption
Definition
a heading or title, as of an article
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auditor
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a hearer or listener; a fact checker
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barrage
Definition
a heavy, prolonged attack of words or blows
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conjunction
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a joining together or being joined together
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benevolence
Definition
a kindly, charitable act or gift
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legion
Definition
a large number; multitude; a military unit
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demagogue
Definition
an orator who appeals to the prejudices of his audience
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eradicate
Definition
wipe out; destroy; to get rid of
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bolster
Definition
a long, narrow cushion or pillow; to support
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fissure
Definition
a long, narrow, deep cleft or crack
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clamor
Definition
a loud outcry; uproar
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wizened
Definition
withered; shriveled
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bias
Definition
a mental leaning or inclination; partiality; bent
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fracas
Definition
a noisy fight or loud quarrel; brawl
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