Hard SAT Words - Group 4

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v. shrink; reduce in size; become less

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a. showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm

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n. biologist who studies relation between organisms and their environment

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v. make clear or plain, especially by explanation; clarify

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a. thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease

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v. decorate with needlework; add details to

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n. short speech at conclusion of dramatic work

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a. having or showing profound knowledge; learned or deeply read

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v. take possession of; transfer another's property to oneself

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v. weaken; lessen or attempt to lessen seriousness of, especially by providing partial excuses