SAT Vocabulary List 1-10

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aberration

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noun – deviating from the right path or usual course of action; a mental disorder, especially of a minor or temporary nature. Example: We were convinced that Ed’s poor test marks were an aberration, and that he would do better the next time.

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belittle

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verb – to make something seem less important. Example: The purpose of much campaign oratory is to belittle your opponent’s record.

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cache

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noun – a hiding place; something hidden in a hiding place. Example: Police searched in vain for the cache of jewels which the thieves had skillfully concealed.

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dearth

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noun – shortage. Example: The dearth of citrus fruits led to a host of illnesses.

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ebb

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verb – to decline. Example: Investors watched their fortunes ebb as the stock market plunged to a new low.

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facilitate

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verb – to make easy; to bring about. Example: To facilitate our move, the company sent a crew to crate all of the furniture.

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galvanize

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verb – to arouse suddenly; to startle. Example: It took a mishap at Chernobyl to galvanize the peace movement into protesting vigorously.

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hackneyed

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adjective – used too often; trite; commonplace. Example: Creative writers cringe when they hear egregiously hackneyed expressions.

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iconoclast

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noun – a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions. Example: When she shook up the conservative firm, Gloria earned the reputation of being an iconoclast.

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jargon

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noun – the specialized vocabulary of members of a group. Example: The club members adopted a jargon that made them feel exclusive.