SAT Ch. 4 Vocab. Test (1-12)

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Dissemination

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A scattering or dispersal of something, often used in the context of spreading information or knowledge.

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Aloof

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Apart or indifferent; emotionally detached or uninvolved.

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Debilitate

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To weaken or enfeeble; to impair the strength or vitality of something.

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Assuage

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To ease or mitigate; to make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

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Egocentric

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Self-centered or selfish; focused on oneself and one's own interests.

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Aesthetic

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Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; often used in the context of art and design.

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Discord

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Disagreement or conflict; a lack of harmony between people or things.

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Daunt

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To intimidate or discourage; to make someone feel less confident.

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Dogmatic

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Asserting opinions in an arrogant manner; often related to beliefs that are held as absolute.

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Archaic

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Old-fashioned or outdated; no longer in common use.