Hard SAT Words - Group 10

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n. argument for exercise merely; plausible but misleading argument; art or process of reasoning; logic


Spelling Word: sophistry
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v. rise or fall with steady acceleration; increase continually


Spelling Word: spiral
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v. present obstacle; stump; cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck


Spelling Word: stymie
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v. conquer; bring under control


Spelling Word: subjugate
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a. providing general overview; summary


Spelling Word: synoptic
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n. violent windstorm, frequently accompanied by rain, snow, or hail


Spelling Word: tempest
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v. change from one form, nature, substance, or state into another; transform


Spelling Word: transmute
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a. forceful, effective, and vigorous; sharp or keen


Spelling Word: trenchant
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n. a flag having three colors


Spelling Word: tricolor
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n. aggressiveness; ferocity; ferociously cruel actions or behavior


Spelling Word: truculence