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SAT Vocabulary Terms 4
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Language - English
11th Grade
04/10/2011

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altruism
Definition
unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness
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eminent
Definition
distinguished; prominent
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empathy
Definition
identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives
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extol
Definition
to praise highly
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laudatory
Definition
full or praise
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magnanimous
Definition
courageously or generously noble in mind and heart
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reciprocate
Definition
to mutually take or give; to respond in kind
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defunct
Definition
no longer existing or functioning
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eradicate
Definition
to get rid of as if by tearing it up by the roots; abolish
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quell
Definition
to put down forcibly; suppress
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raze
Definition
to level to the ground; demolish
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squelch
Definition
to crush as if by trampling; squash
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supplant
Definition
to usurp the place of, especially through intrigue or underhanded tactics
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stymie
Definition
to thwart or stump
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abase
Definition
to lower in rank, prestige, or esteem
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deride
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to mock contemptuously
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derogatory
Definition
insulting or intended to insult
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disparage
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to speak negatively; to belittle
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effrontery
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brazen boldness; presumptuousness
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ignomony
Definition
great personal dishonor or humiliation; disgraceful conduct
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impugn
Definition
to attack as false or questionable
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mar
Definition
to damage, especially in a disfiguring way
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pejorative
Definition
disparaging, belittling, insulting
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vex
Definition
to annoy or bother; to perplex
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vindictive
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disposed to seek revenge; revengeful; spiteful
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bombastic
Definition
given to pompous speech or writing
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ebullience
Definition
intense enthusiasm
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exorbitant
Definition
exceeding all bounds, as of custom or fairness
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exuberant
Definition
full of unrestrained enthusiasm or joy
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embellish
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to ornament or decorate; to exaggerate
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flagrant
Definition
exteremely or deliberately shocking or noticeable
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