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SAT 17
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bane | troublesome influence |
| Condone | tacitly support; overlook |
| Eclectic | taking things from different sources |
| Irascible | easily angered |
| Mundane | ordinary; worldly |
| Strut | swagger; show off |
| Voluble | talkative |
| Bard | poet |
| Condoning | overlooking; disregarding; ignoring |
| Germane | relevant |
| Ire | anger [irate (a) = very angry] |
| Munificent | generous; charitable |
| Perpetuity | eternity |
| Rant | use bombastic language |
| Stupefying | astonishing; shocking; stunning into silence |
| Bastion | fortress; stronghold |
| Conflagration | big fire |
| Efface | wipe out; remove all trace of |
| Germinal | just growing; not developed; immature |
| Irksome | annoying; infuriating |
| Mutinous | very rebellious |
| Personable | attractive |
| Ratify | approve; consent |
| Subpoena | summons to court |
| Voracious | ravenous |
| Befuddle | confuse |
| Confound | confuse |
| Effigy | a model of a person |
| Gibbering | making meaningless noises |
| Myriad | in large numbers |
| Perspicacious | insightful; sharp; wise |
| Raucous | rough and unpleasant (of sounds) |
| Substantiate | give supporting evidence |
| Waive | surrender; give up |
| Begrudge | resent |
| Congeal | to solidify |
| Effusive | gushing; demonstrative |
| Glacial | hostile; unfriendly; cold; icy |
| Navigable | suitable for sailing |
| Perspicacity | insight |