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  1. abashed
    embarassed
  2. abate
    lessen in intensity; reduce; nullify
  3. abrupt
    sudden
  4. abstract
    lacking substance; theoretical; vague
  5. acclaim
    praise; applause; admiration
  6. accolade
    award of merit; an expression of praise
  7. acquiesce
    give in; agree
  8. acute
    sharp; intelligent
  9. adept
    skillful; expert
  10. admonish
    scold
  11. adroit
    skillful
  12. adulation
    excessive praise; worship
  13. advocate
    to speak in favor of; support
  14. aesthetic
    having to do with art or beauty; pleasing to the eye
  15. affable
    friendly
  16. affrontery
    nerve
  17. alleviate
    lessen something bad; relieve
  18. altruistic
    concerned with the welfare of others
  19. amass
    accumulate
  20. ambiguous
    unclear in meaning
  21. ambivalent
    undecided
  22. ambulatory
  23. ameliorate
    improve
  24. amiable
    friendly
  25. amity
    friendship
  26. anarchy
    absense of government; cahos
  27. ancillary
    additional
  28. anecdote
    a brief, entertaining story
  29. animated
    alive; moving
  30. animosity
    hatred
  31. anonymity
    lack of recognition
  32. apathy
    lack of interest or emotion
  33. apocryphal
    of doubtful origin; false
  34. appease
    make peace with; satisfy
  35. apprehensive
    fearful; worried
  36. arcane
    mysterious; known only to a select few
  37. ardent
    strongly committed; entusiastic
  38. arduous
    requiring hard work
  39. arrogant
    feeling superior to others; snooty
  40. articulate
    speaking clearly and well
  41. ascetic
    austere; practicing strict self-denial without luxuries
  42. aspiration
    goal
  43. assess
    estimate the value of; measure
  44. assiduous
    diligent; conscientious
  45. assuage
    soothe; relieve; ease
  46. astute
    perceptive; intelligent
  47. atrophy
    waste away from lack of use
  48. audacious
    bold
  49. augment
    increase; add to
  50. augury
    omen; sign
  51. august
    distinguished; majestic
  52. auspicious
    favorable; looking up
  53. austere
    sever; without frills
  54. authenti c
    real
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ID
50765
Card Set
SAT
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