SAT Ch. 7 Vocab Test (1-12)

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self-denying

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ascetic: A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence, often for religious reasons.

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to remove; erase from record

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expunge: To completely remove or erase something, especially from a document or record.

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lacking, a scarcity, not having enough

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dearth: A lack of something; scarcity or insufficient quantity.

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to loathe or detest

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abhor: To regard with disgust and hatred.

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to praise; an award

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accolades: An expression of approval or admiration; an award or privilege granted as a special honor.

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to give or leave personal property to someone by a will

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bequeath: To pass on or leave something to someone, typically through a will.

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light, airy, or delicate; not of this world

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ethereal: Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

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bubbling with high spirits; lively

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effervescence: The quality of being bubbly and vivacious; the process of bubbling as gas escapes.

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a lack of confidence or self-assurance

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diffidence: Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.

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to express strong disapproval or disagreement

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dissent: The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.