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SAT Words
SAT High Frequency Vocabulary
34
Language - English
Undergraduate 1
12/30/2011

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abridge
Definition
to shorten a work without losing the sense
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abstemious
Definition
not self indulgent;temperate
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abstract
Definition
existing in thought or as an idea but lacking physical or concrete existence
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abstruse
Definition
difficult to understand
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accessible
Definition
easy to come in contact with
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acclaim
Definition
publicly renowned or praised
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acknowledge
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to make notice of something
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adulation
Definition
flattery or admiration
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adversary
Definition
opponent or foe
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adversity
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difficulties or misfortune
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advocate
Definition
a person who supports a specific cause
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aesthetic
Definition
relating or pertaining to beauty
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affable
Definition
easygoing or friendly
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affirmation
Definition
the processing of affirming something
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alleviate
Definition
to soothe or console
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aloof
Definition
not friendly or forthcoming
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altruistic
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showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
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ambiguous
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unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made
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ambivalence
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mixed feelings or emotions
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analogous
Definition
comparable in certain respects, makes the nature of things compared clearer
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anarchist
Definition
one who believes in a belief of all government and the organization of society
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anecdote
Definition
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
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animosity
Definition
strong hostility
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antagonism
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active hostility or opposition
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antidote
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a medicine taken to counteract a particular poison
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antiquated
Definition
old fashioned or outdated
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apathy
Definition
to lack feelings towards something
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appease
Definition
acceding to the demands of someone or something
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apprehension
Definition
nervousness towards something
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arbitrary
Definition
based on personal whim and autocratic in the use of authority
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archaic
Definition
old fashioned
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arrogance
Definition
overbearing pride towards inferiors
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articulate
Definition
well spoken
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artifact
Definition
item made by a human that holds cultural or historical interest
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