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Contemp SAT List 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| rile | cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations |
| sentimental | effusively or insincerely emotional, especially in art, music, and literature |
| serene | calm and peaceful |
| tact | consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense |
| telling | significant and revealing of another factor |
| check | to limit (usually modifying the growth of something), the condition of being held back or limited |
| preemptive | done before someone else can do it |
| erranterrant | to be wandering; not sticking to a circumscribed path |
| junta | an aggressive takeover by a group (usually military); the group that executes such a takeover |
| melee | a wild, confusing fight or struggle |
| embroiled | involved in argument or contention |
| badger | to pester |
| screed | an abusive rant (often tedious) |
| cadaverous | emaciated; gaunt |
| slapdash | carelessly and hastily put together |
| aboveboard | open and honest |
| indict | to formally charge or accuse of wrongdoing |
| altruism | the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others |
| appreciable | large enough to be noticed (usu. refers to an amount) |
| ascribe | attribute or credit to |