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SAT 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Renounce | give up |
| vituperative | insulting |
| circumscribe | circle |
| contiguous | touching |
| credible | believable |
| exonerate | clear of blame |
| incontrovertible | indisputable |
| indict | charge with crime |
| litigious | argumentative |
| partisan | biased |
| parity | equality |
| rectitude | righteousness |
| remiss | negligent |
| repudiate | reject the validity of |
| sanctimonious | feigning piety |
| sophistry | deception |
| substantiate | verify, support |
| veracity | truthfulness |
| vindicate | free from blame |
| cajole | urge with flattery |
| chicanery | trickery |
| obsequious | sucking up |
| sycophant | insincere |
| eminent | distinguished |
| extol | praise highly |
| laudatory | full of praise |
| philanthropic | benevolent |
| reciprocate | respond in kind |
| defunct | no longer functioning |
| expurgate | censor |
| extirpate | destroy |
| supplant | replace |
| stymie | thwart or stump |
| deride | mock |
| disparage | belittle |
| effrontery | boldness |
| ignominy | disgrace |
| impugn | criticize |
| mar | damage |
| pejorative | insulting |
| vindictive | revengeful |
| ebullience | enthusiasm |
| exorbitant | excessive |
| gratuitous | unnecessary |