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GP - PSAT #9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adversity - noun | hardship |
| broach - verb | start to discuss; approach (such as a subject) |
| deference - noun | respect |
| esoteric - adjective | obscure and difficult to understand |
| obtuse - adjective | mentally dull |
| portent - noun | warning sign; omen |
| tome - noun | large book |
| brusque - adjective | blunt; abrupt |
| espouse - verb | promote; support |
| hone - verb | sharpen (skills); increase |
| lax - adjective | careless; not strict |
| obviate - verb | avoid; make unnecessary |
| poseur - noun | someone who puts on an act |
| torpid - adjective | lazy; inactive |
| revere - verb | worship |