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SAT High-Frequency Word List
SAT High-Frequency Word List
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11th Grade
06/26/2008

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Term
abridge
Definition
(v.) Condense or shorten.
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abstemious
Definition
(adj.) Sparing in eating and drinking; temperate.
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abstract
Definition
(adj.) Theoretical; not concrete.
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abstruse
Definition
(adj.) Difficult to understand.
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accessible
Definition
(adj.) Easy to approach; obtainable.
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acclaim
Definition
(v.) Applaud; announce with great approval.
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accolade
Definition
(n.) Award of merit.
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acknowledge
Definition
(v.) Recognize; admit.
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acquiesce
Definition
(v.) Assent; agree without protest.
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acrid
Definition
(adj.) sharp; bitterly pungent.
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acrimonious
Definition
(adj.) Bitter in words or manner.
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adulation
Definition
(n.) Flattery; admiration.
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adversary
Definition
(n.) Opponent.
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adversity
Definition
(n.) Poverty; misfortune.
Term
advocate
Definition
(v.) Urge; plead for.
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aesthetic
Definition
(adj.) Capable of the appreciation of beautiful things.
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affable
Definition
(adj.) Easily approachable; warmly friendly.
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affirmation
Definition
(n.) Confirmation.
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alleviate
Definition
(v.) relieve.
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aloof
Definition
(adj.) Apart; reserved in nature.
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altruistic
Definition
(adj.) Unselfish.
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ambiguous
Definition
(adj.) Unclear or doubtful in meaning.
Term
ambivalence
Definition
(n.) The state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes.
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analogous
Definition
(adj.) Comparable.
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anarchist
Definition
(n.) Person who seeks to overturn the established government.
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anecdote
Definition
(n.) Short account of an amusing or interesting event.
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animosity
Definition
(n.) Active mutual hatred.
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antagonism
Definition
(n.) Hostility; active resistance.
Term
antidote
Definition
(n.) Medicine to counteract a poison or disease.
Term
antiquated
Definition
(adj.) Old-fashioned; obsolete.
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apathy
Definition
(n.) Lack of caring.
Term
appease
Definition
(v.) Pacify or soothe.
Term
apprehension
Definition
(n.) State of coming to an understanding usually of fear.
Term
arbitrary
Definition
(adj.) Random.
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archaic
Definition
(adj.) Too old to be suitable or used.
Term
arrogance
Definition
(n.) Pride.
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articulate
Definition
(adj.) Effective; distinct.
(v.) Enunciate.
Term
artisan
Definition
(n.) Manually skilled worker.
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ascendancy
Definition
(n.) Conrolling influence; domination.
Term
ascetic
Definition
(adj.) Leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial.
(n.) Someone who lives in self-discipline and self-denial.
Term
aspire
Definition
(v.) Seek to attain; long for.
Term
astute
Definition
(adj.) Wise; keen.
Term
attribute
Definition
(v.) Ascribe; explain.
Term
augment
Definition
(v.) Increase; add to.
Term
austere
Definition
(adj.) Forbiddingly stern.
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authoritarian
Definition
(adj.) Completely dominating another's will.
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autonomous
Definition
(adj.) Self-governing.
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aversion
Definition
(n.) Firm dislike.
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