Hard SAT Words - Group 9

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


Spelling Word: raucous
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a. related to the terminal part of the large intestine


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n. retort; comeback; answer to a reply


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v. split; tear or split apart or into pieces violently


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a. respectful; worshipful; impressed with veneration or deep respect


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n. crewed or uncrewed vehicle, used especially in exploring planet or stars; pirate vessel


Spelling Word: rover
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v. to destroy or damage something in order to prevent it from being successful


Spelling Word: sabotage
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n. temporary platform for workers; bracing framework; platform for execution


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v. hunt through discarded materials for usable items; search, especially for food


Spelling Word: scavenge
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v. give off sparks; shine as if emanating sparks; twinkle or glow


Spelling Word: scintillate