SAT Vocab Prep #1

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meritorious

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Deserving praise or reward; having merit.

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redact

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To edit or prepare for publication by removing or obscuring sensitive information.

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synopsis

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A brief summary or general survey of a subject.

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deft

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Demonstrating skill and cleverness in movement or action.

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verbose

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Using more words than necessary; wordy.

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ostracize

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To exclude someone from a group or society.

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peruse

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To read something carefully and in detail.

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pariah

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An outcast; someone who is rejected by society.

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placate

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To calm or pacify someone, often by making concessions.

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cadence

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The rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.