Hard SAT Words - Group 9

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a. harsh and rough-sounding; disturbing public peace; loud and rough


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a. related to the terminal part of the large intestine


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n. daydream; state of abstracted musing; absent-minded dreaming while awake


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v. make liquids murky by stirring up sediment


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n. ancient Scandinavian legend or tradition of considerable length; tale


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n. temporary platform for workers; bracing framework; platform for execution


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n. heir or descendant


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a. relating to religious faction or subgroup; narrow-minded; limited


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a. intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction, especially by exaggeration of details


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n. religious discourse delivered as part of a church service


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