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SAT Word Lists 4, 5, and 6
From Barron's SAT Critical Reading Workbook
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03/20/2012

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aloof (ADJ)
Definition
aprat; reserved; standoffish
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altruistic (ADJ)
Definition
unselfishly generous; concerned for others
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ambiguous (ADJ)
Definition
unclear or doubtful in meaning
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ambivalence (N)
Definition
the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes
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ameliorate (V)
Definition
improve; make more satisfactory
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amend (V)
Definition
correct; change, generally for the better
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amorphous (ADJ)
Definition
formless; lacking shape or definition
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ample (ADJ)
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abundant; plentiful
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analogy (N)
Definition
similarity; parallelism
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anarchist (N)
Definition
person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of abolishing authority
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anecdote (N)
Definition
short account of an amusing or interesting event
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animosity (N)
Definition
active enmity; strong hostility
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antagonism (N)
Definition
hostility; active resistance
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antidote (N)
Definition
medicine to counteract a poison
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antiquated (ADJ)
Definition
old-fashioned; obsolete
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antithesis (N)
Definition
contrast; direct opposite of or to
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apathy (N)
Definition
lack of caring; indifference
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apocryphal (ADJ)
Definition
untrue; made up; not genuine
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appease (V)
Definition
pacify or soothe; relieve
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appreciate (V)
Definition
to be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
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apprehension (N)
Definition
fear; discernment; capture
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arable (ADJ)
Definition
fit for growing crops
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arbitrary (ADJ)
Definition
unreasonable or capricious; randomly selected without any reason; based solely on one's unrestricted will or judgment
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archaic (ADJ)
Definition
antiquated; very old or old-fashioned
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ardor (N)
Definition
heat; passion; zeal; enthusiasm
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arid (ADJ)
Definition
dry; barren
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arrogance (N)
Definition
pride; haughtiness
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articulate (ADJ)
Definition
effective; distinct
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artifact (N)
Definition
object made by human beings, either handmade or mass-produced
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artisan (N)
Definition
manually skilled worker; craftsman, as opposed to artist
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