Hard SAT Words - Group 3

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n. a fundamental or central component


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n. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end


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n. artificial channel for water; sewer or drain crossing under road


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v. harm someone's reputation; degrade; bring into disrepute; make infamous


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v. ridicule; make fun of; laugh at with contempt


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v. annul in part; repeal partly; restrict; limit the action of


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v. set apart; distinguish; perceive or show difference in or between


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v. go ashore from ship; unload cargo from ship; leave a vehicle or aircraft


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v. cause being in bad temper; disappoint; disconcert


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v. dig up; unearth; dig up or remove from grave or tomb; bring to public notice


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