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Sat Vocab 10
Mrs.Hahn Reading and Writing Stragies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adversity | difficulties; misfortune. |
| conflagration | an extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property. |
| confounding | cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations. |
| cryptic | having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. |
| debacle | a sudden and ignominious failure; |
| enigma | a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation. |
| labyrinth | a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze. |
| precarious | not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. |
| quandry | a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. |
| turbulence | conflict; confusion |
| turmoil | a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. |