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Contemp SAT List 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tout | advertize in strongly positive terms; show off |
| tribulation | something, especially an event, that causes difficulty and suffering |
| uncompromising | not making concessions |
| unruly | (of persons) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline; unwilling to submit to authority |
| vacuous | devoid of intelligence, matter, or significance |
| contrite | to be remorseful |
| checkered | marked by disreputable or unfortunate happenings |
| raft | a large number of something |
| scintillating | describes someone who is brilliant and lively |
| tender | offer up something formally |
| becoming | appropriate, and matches nicely |
| beatific | blissfully happy |
| fleece | to deceive |
| powwow | an informal meeting or discussion |
| amok | in a frenzied or uncontrolled state |
| reprobate | a person without morals who is disapproved of |
| cardinal | of primary importance; fundamental |
| remiss | to be negligent in ones duty |
| inflammatory | extremely controversial, incendiary |
| immaterial | not relevant |