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SAT Word Flash List 18
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7th Grade
08/31/2005

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benign
Definition
gentle, gracious, kind; benevolent in outlook; mild or favorable, not malignant
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blithe
Definition
cheerful, lighthearted; or, casual or heedless
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elation
Definition
exultation; high spirits
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appease
Definition
to quiet, calm, allay; to pacify or conciliate (refers to people or emotions, not conditions)
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jocular
Definition
jolly, fond of joking
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effervescent
Definition
bubbling with high spirits; exhilarated
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extol
Definition
to “sing” the praises of, glorify, praise highly
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placid
Definition
calm in nature, not easily ruffled; quiet, serene
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ameliorate
Definition
to improve or better (a condition)
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serene
Definition
extremely quiet, calm, and peaceful
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frivolous
Definition
not serious; inappropriately high-spirited; foolishly self-indulgent
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assuage
Definition
to ease or relieve something that hurts or is worrisome; to quiet, pacify; to appease
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