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SAT Lesson 1
Lesson 1 Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ambiguous | having more than one meaning; unclear, uncertain. |
| amulet | a charm or ornament worn to protect against evil. |
| baleful | destructive, deadly. |
| boisterous | rowdy, rough, stormy |
| calamity | a serous event causing distress or misfortune |
| ebullient | overflowing with excitement, showing enthusiasm |
| engrossed | completely occupied or absorbed |
| enmity | absolute hatred |
| entreaty | a plea, an earnest request |
| feint | a false appearance, a fake punch to occupy defensed allowing a real punch |
| obsequious | overly attentive, like a sycophant, servile |
| penury | extreme poverty |
| perjury | false testimony |
| posterity | future generations, all descendants of a person |
| prostration | a stretching out die to lacking vitality and being completely overcome |
| rancor | bitter-deep seated ill will, enmity |
| supple | easily bent, elastic, pliable |
| vexation | discomfort or distress |
| virtuous | having excellent morals, righteous |
| wanton | immoral, lewd |