Vocabulary in Context: SAT missed words

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malign

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To speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner; to defame or slander.

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adroit

Back

Skillful and adept under pressing conditions; able to handle difficult situations with ease.

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evasive

Back

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

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deference

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Respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another.

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auspicious

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Conducive to success; favorable or promising.

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disparage

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To regard or represent as being of little worth; to belittle.

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obsequious

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Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

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affable

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Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

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enigma

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A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

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dogmatic

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Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true; assertive without consideration of evidence.