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SAT vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Parry | to ward off or deflect, especially in combat (verb) |
| Fortuitous | happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way (adjective) |
| Antiquity | ancient times; the distant past (noun) |
| Humility | modesty; a lack of pride or arrogance (noun) |
| Porous | having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through (adjective) |
| Impermeable | not allowing fluid or substances to pass through (adjective) |
| Debunk | to expose the falseness or exaggeration of a claim or idea (verb) |
| Garner | to gather or collect, especially information or support (verb) |
| Abstemious | moderate in appetite or behavior; self-restrained (adjective) |
| Ratify | to formally approve or confirm (verb) |
| Revoke | to cancel or withdraw officially (verb) |
| Comparable | able to be likened or compared (adjective) |
| Meekness | submissiveness; humility (noun) |
| Parched | dried out from heat or lack of moisture (adjective) |
| Censure | to criticize strongly or officially (verb) |
| Precipitate | to cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected (verb) |
| Admonish | to warn or advise firmly (verb) |
| Embroil | to involve in conflict or confusion (verb) |
| Defile | to pollute, spoil, or desecrate (verb) |
| Chasten | to discipline or correct through punishment or criticism (verb) |
| Larceny | theft of personal property (noun) |
| Myriad | countless or extremely large in number (adjective) |
| Condemn | to express strong disapproval of (verb) |
| Scorched | burned or dried out by heat (adjective) |
| Hubris | excessive pride or arrogance (noun) |