Hard SAT Words - Group 10

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n. error in use of language, especially intentional use of misspelling or incorrect grammar ; violation of the conventional rules of society


Spelling Word: solecism
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a. immature; half-baked, like a sophomore


Spelling Word: sophomoric
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a. twisting about in a wriggling, snakelike motion


Spelling Word: squirmy
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n. layer of earth's surface; layer of society


Spelling Word: stratum
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v. conquer; bring under control


Spelling Word: subjugate
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n. interdependent relationship between groups or species, often mutually beneficial


Spelling Word: symbiosis
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n. claw of a bird of prey; part of lock that key presses to shoot bolt


Spelling Word: talon
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a. needlessly repetitious; using repetition or excessive wordiness


Spelling Word: tautological
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a. relating to motif or idea; relating to theme or topic


Spelling Word: thematic
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n. one who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money; miser


Spelling Word: tightwad