Hard SAT Words - Group 5

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n. sudden raid or military advance; venture or initial attempt, especially outside one's usual area


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a. arousing fear, dread, or alarm


Spelling Word: formidable
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a. offensively flattering or insincere; offensive; disgusting


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a. of immense size, volume, or capacity; gigantic


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n. quality of being general; an idea having general application


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v. fill beyond capacity, especially with food; swallow greedlly


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a. unorthodox; unconventional; not in agreement with accepted beliefs, especially in church doctrine


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a. pertaining to cultivation of gardens or orchards


Spelling Word: horticultural
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n. worship of idols; excessive admiration


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a. impervious to moral persuasion; of hard heart


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