Hard SAT Words - Group 5

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n. quality of smoothness of flow; quality of being fluent in language


Spelling Word: fluency
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a. arousing fear, dread, or alarm


Spelling Word: formidable
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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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n. skillful deceit; disposition to deceive or cheat; disguise cunningly


Spelling Word: guile
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n. pride; arrogance; highness or loftiness


Spelling Word: haughtiness
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n. cry of praise or adoration to God; a Hebrew exclamation of praise to the Lord, or an invocation of blessings


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v. promote heavily; to advertise or build up


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v. drink in; absorb or take in as if by drinking


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a. having no flaws; perfect; incapable of sin or wrongdoing


Spelling Word: impeccable
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v. to encroach, transpass


Spelling Word: impinge