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SAT vocabulary words, taken from 2010 PSAT
These are words on the Critical Reading section of the 2010 PSAT.
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Language - English
11th Grade
12/27/2010

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Sanguine
Definition
cheerful and optimistic
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Disingenuous
Definition
not truly honest or sincere
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Cryptic
Definition
difficult to understand, having hidden meaning
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Falter
Definition
to stop being strong, weaken
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visceral
Definition
coming from strong emotions and not from logic or reason
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aesthetic
Definition
of or relating to art or beauty
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intemperate
Definition
extreme; lack of emotional calmness
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altruistic
Definition
having feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people
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callous
Definition
not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering
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rancor
Definition
an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly
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disparage
Definition
to describe as unimportant, weak
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Indecorous
Definition
violating generally accepted standards of good taste
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staid
Definition
serious; fixed in location
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Carp
Definition
to complain in an annoying way
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contentious
Definition
likely to cause arguement
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munificent
Definition
very generous
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cerebral
Definition
related to the mind rather than to feelings
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broach
Definition
open for discussion
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punctilious
Definition
to be concerned about strict accordance with the details of codes or conventions
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coined
Definition
created (word, phrase)
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incredulous
Definition
not able or willing to believe something
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steadfast
Definition
very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause
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