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catharsis
SAT Word Power List #7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| catharsis | noun an emotional or psychological cleansing that brings relief |
| caucus | noun a meeting of a political party |
| cerebral | adjective of or relating to the brain |
| certify | verb to confirm formally; verify |
| chasm | noun an opening in the earth's surface |
| chattel | noun personal property; slave |
| chide | verb to scold; to voice disapproval |
| chronic | adjective continuing for a long time |
| circa | Preposition at, in or of approximately; at an estimated historical time period |
| citadel | noun a fortress overlooking a city |
| Head Honcho | circa 1950 The person in charge, the boss, chief or leader |
| Head in the Clouds | mid 1600s absent minded; daydreaming; lost in thought |
| Head over Heels in Love | Ancient Roman times. It means completely and helplessly in love |
| Heavens to Betsy | late 1890s. It means: an expression of astonishment, amazement, and disbelief |
| High Horse | early 1700s. Means: acting superior and arrogant as if you were better than other people |
| Highway Robbery | From the time of William Shakespeare. It means: an extremely high price or charge for something |