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SAT words
Ms. Melvin's class
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ALIENATE | To push someone away, or cause him to separate from people. |
| CORDIAL | friendly; welcoming; gracious. |
| DAUNTED | dismayed; disheartened; discouraged (made less courageous). |
| CAUSTIC | burning, either with chemicals or sarcasm. |
| POMPOUS | filled with self-importance; arrogant; obnoxiously proud. |
| NOVELTY | something new or unusual. |
| PREVALENT | widely-accepted; common; prevailing. |
| LOFTY | at a great height; elevated; noble. |
| OMINOUS | a sign of something unpleasant that’s about to happen; inauspicious. |
| PROVOKE | to anger; to stir up or arouse. |
| REVERE | greatly respected. |
| TENACIOUS | strong; persistent; determined to hold on. |
| SANCTION | approve; give consent. |
| SUPERFLUOUS | unnecessary; extra. |