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Unit 10 Vocab
SAT Words
20
Literature
10th Grade
03/27/2014

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acquiesce
Definition
to accept, agree, or allow something to happen by staying silent or by not arguing
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allure
Definition
to entice by charm or attraction
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askew
Definition
not straight; at an angle
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blithe
Definition
showing a lack of proper thought or care; happy and without worry
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contentious
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likely to cause people to argue or disagree; likely or willing to argue
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covet
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to greatly want something that you do not have
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crestfallen
Definition
very sad and disappointed
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disheveled
Definition
marked by disorder or disarray
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exponent
Definition
someone who supports a particular cause or belief; someone who is known for a particular method or style
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garrulous
Definition
tending to talk a lot
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insuperable
Definition
impossible to solve or get control of
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lamentable
Definition
deserving to be criticized or regretted
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misnomer
Definition
a name that is wrong or improper
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profess
Definition
to say or declare (something) openly
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respite
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a period of temporary delay; an interval of rest or relief
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retribution
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punishment for doing something wrong
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sinuous
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having many twists and turns; moving and bending in a smooth and attractive way
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sonorous
Definition
having a sound that is deep, loud
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vanguard
Definition
the group of people who are the leaders of an action or movement in society, politics, art, etc.
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wastrel
Definition
a person who wastes resources
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