Hard SAT Words - Group 2

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n. sudden loud noise, as of an explosion; sudden loud blow or bump; sudden burst of action

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v. hit heavily and repeatedly with violent blows

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a. confused; lost in thought; preoccupied

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n. flattery; speech or action expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart

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n. loud, harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light

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v. edit by omitting or modifying parts considered offensive, vulgar, or otherwise unseemly

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n. pirate; robber upon the sea

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n. clowning; arts and practices of buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures

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v. mismanage; blunder; work or act in clumsy, awkward, or blundering manner

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v. to develop or grow rapidly