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Vocabulary List #4 SAT Prep words English 11 Honors

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fortuitous (adjective) lucky; by chance Synonym: accidental, unexpected (in a good way) Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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recapitulate (verb) to summarize; to repeat in a shorter way Synonym: to review Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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perfunctory ( adjective) done without care; in a routine way Synonym: indifferent; offhand Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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hedonism (noun) the pursuit of pleasure especially of the senses Synonym: debauchery Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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debacle (noun) a complete failure; a total disaster Synonym: calamity; catastrophe Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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besmirch (verb) to make dirty; to stain Synonym: to soil, to smear Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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imperative (adjective) extremely necessary; vitally important Synonym: required; mandatory Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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sadistic (adjective) deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others Synonym: perverse Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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demeanor (noun) the manner of conducting oneself Synonym: behavior Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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facetious (adjective) comical; in a joking way; flippant Synonym: witty Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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celibate (adjective) abstaining from intercourse synonym: pure; chaste Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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baroque (adjective) overly decorated Synonym: ornate Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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obloquy (noun) strong disapproval; a bad reputation resulting from public criticism Synonym: dishonor; shame Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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quasi (adjective) resembling; seeming; half Synonym: partial; somewhat Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

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sacrosanct (adjective) extremely holy Synonym: divine; angelic Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.