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SAT Vocab Spring 4
List 4 second semester vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Affiliated | associated with |
Ascertain | to perceive, to confirm, to make sure of |
Attainment | aquirement |
Bequeath | to pass on, to give |
Cogent | convincing and logical |
Dearth | a lack, scarcity |
Disperse | to scatter, cause to scatter |
Esteem | to regard with favorable opinion/judgment |
Expunge | to obliterate, eradicate |
Finite | limited, bounded |
Invulnerable | incapable of being damaged or injured |
Malevolent | wanting harm to befall others |
Nonchalant | lacking concern, indifference |
Omniscient | all-knowing |
Panacea | a cure-all, a remedy for everything |
Scrupulous | painstaking, careful |
Skulk | to slink; hide away in a stealthy manner |
Supercilious | arrogant, haughtily disdainful |
Uncanny | of supernatural character or origin |
Venial | excusable, able to be forgiven |
Autonomous | self-governing, independent |
Euphonious | pleasant sounding, sweet to the ear |
Miscreant | a vicious person, villain, infidel |
Talisman | an amulet or charm; an object of supposed magic |
Enfranchise | to grant the right to citizenship or suffrage |
Abhor | to hate, to detest |
Kindle | to start, to ignite |
Counterfeit | forged, not genuine |
Hamper | to hold back, hinder, impede |
Noxious | harmful, unwholesome |