Hard SAT Words - Group 5

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n. weakness or failing of character


Spelling Word: foible
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a. relating to the use of science or technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law


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n. great excitement; public disorder or uproar


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n. quality of being well-mannered; refinement; people of good birth


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n. brilliant showiness


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n. any writings or drawings on a surface in a public place, placed there without authorization of the owner of the object on which it is written


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v. form into grains or small masses; make rough on surface


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a. wasted away; showing wearing effects of overwork or suffering


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v. sleep throughout winter; be in inactive or dormant state


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n. region; remote and undeveloped area


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