SAT VOCAB FLASHCARD GN

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Adroit (During a school talent show, Abigail amazed everyone with her adroit juggling skills.)

Back

Skillful, clever, or resourceful in handling situations.

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berate
Imagine Aria forgot to do her homework, and her teacher started to berate her in front of the class.

Back

To scold or criticize someone angrily.

Front

Burgeon

Back

To grow or develop rapidly; flourish.

Front

bequeath
Imagine Avery has a priceless book collection. She decides to bequeath it to her friend Nora in her will.

Back

To leave or give by will; to hand down.

Front

acrimony

Back

Bitterness or harshness in speech, behavior, or disposition.

Front

During a lively classroom debate, Evelyn strongly disagrees with Avery's idea. If Evelyn were to censure Avery, what would she be doing?

Back

To express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.

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Antipathy

Back

A strong feeling of dislike or aversion.

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chagrin

Back

Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

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Abate

Back

To become less active, less intense, or less in amount.

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censorious

Back

Highly critical; tending to find fault or judge harshly.