Hard SAT Words - Group 5

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n. weakness or failing of character


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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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a. developing; forming; capable of forming or molding


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v. renounce or deny something, especially under oath; swear falsely, usually under pressure


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a. containing seeds of later development; creative


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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. sociable; seeking and enjoying the company of others


Spelling Word: gregarious
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n. One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner


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v. deceive; take in by deceptive means; delude


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