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SAT Word Flash List 9
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7th Grade
08/31/2005

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abstarct/concrete
Definition
indefinite vague; thoretcial; intangible [VS] definite of specific; real, tangible
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affluent/indigent
Definition
wealthy in a meterial sense [vs] very poor;lacking necessary material goods
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cacophony/euphony
Definition
displeasing, harsh sound; horrible noise [vs] pleasing or sweet sound; harmony (of speech)
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optimism/pessimism
Definition
a positive upbeat, favorable outlook on life [vs] a negative, discouraging outlook on life
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desecrate/consecrate
Definition
to defile or profane something sacred or very special [vs] to make sacred or holy or worthy of respect; to ballow
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resolute/irresolute
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firmly determined; steady; faithful [vs] uncertain about behavior; vacillating
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objective/subjective
Definition
lacking personal feeling or involvement; in a detached, unbiased, fair manner [vs] colored by personal feeling or opinion
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refutable/irrefutable
Definition
shaky in foundation, therefore aable to be refuted (proved wrong or false) [vs] impossible to refute (prove wrongor false)
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lax/stringent
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loose;unstructured;not firm; negligent;slack [VS] tight or constricted; rigid, adhering firmly to accepted standards
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atrophy/burgeon
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to wither, degenerate; to waste away [VS] to flourish; to grow and quickly expand; bloom
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gravity/levity
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weighty importance; seriousness [VS] lightness of approach or treatment; humor
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