Sat Lesson 6

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acerbic

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harsh or severe temper

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acidity

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sourness, tartness; being acid

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acrid

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stinging, bitter

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acrimony

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sharpness, harshness, or bitterness of speech of speech

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agenda

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a list of plan of items to be done or acted upon

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agent

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a person or thing that acts or has the power to act

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agitate

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to move with force, shake, or create an emotional disturbance

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acumen

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insight, shrewdness

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acute

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sharp, intense

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adulterate

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to make impure by adding improper elements

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alias

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a false name used to conceal identity

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alibi

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an excuse based upon being in another place when the crime took place

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alien

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foreigner; something strange

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allegory

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a symbolic narrative or representation that uses concrete or material terms to describe an abstract idea

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altercation

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a heated or angry dispute or argument

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alternative

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untraditional; one of many choices or options

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altruism

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unselfish devotion to welfare of others

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alter

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an elevated structure where religious rites are performed

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altitude

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height, distance upward

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exalt

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to praise

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amateur

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a person inexperienced or unskilled in a particular activity

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amiable

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friendly; sociable

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amity

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friendship; peaceful harmony

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amorous

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showing or expressing love

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enamor

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to inspire with love; captivate

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paramour

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an illicit lover to a married person

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ambiance

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the mood, tone, or atmosphere

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ambivalent

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uncertain or unable to decide what course to follow

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amble

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to go at a show, easy pace

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ambulance

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a specially equipped vehicle for carrying sick or injured people

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preamble

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an introductory statement

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animosity

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a feeling of strong dislike

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equanimity

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mental or emotional stability or composure under tension

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pusillanimous

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lacking courage or resolution

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unanimous

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of one mind; showing complete agreement

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centennial

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lasting 100 years

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perennial

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lasting throughout the entire year

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anthropology

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the science of humans and their works

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anthropomorphic

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resembling or made to resemble a human form

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misanthrope

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a hater of humankind

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philanthropy

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altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations or money

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adapt

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to adjust oneself to different conditions, environment

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adept

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very skilled; expert

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apt

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unusually intelligent; able to learn quickly and easily

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aptitude

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capability; talent

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inept

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without skill, awkward or clumsy

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anarchy

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confusion; chaos; disorder

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archaic

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primitive; ancient; old

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archenemy

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a chief enemy

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archetype

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the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based

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hierarchy

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any system of persons or things ranked one above another

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patriarchy

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a form of social organization in which the father is the supreme authority in the family

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artifact

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the remains of a handmade object characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage

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artificial

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made by human skill

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artisan

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a person skilled in an applied art; craftsperson