Sat Vocab 8

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antedeluvian

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(adj.) ancient (The antediluvian man still believed that Eisenhower was
president of the United States and that hot dogs cost a nickel.)

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anthology

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(n.) a selected collection of writings, songs, etc. (The new anthology of Bob
Dylan songs contains all his greatest hits and a few songs that you might never have
heard before.)

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antipathy

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(n.) a strong dislike, repugnance (I know you love me, but because you are a
liar and a thief, I feel nothing but antipathy for you.)

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antiquated

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(adj.) old, out of date (That antiquated car has none of the features, like
power windows and steering, that make modern cars so great.)

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antithesis

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(n.) the absolute opposite (Your values, which hold war and violence in the
highest esteem, are the antithesis of my pacifist beliefs.)

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apathetic

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(adj.) lacking concern, emotion (Uninterested in politics, Bruno was
apathetic about whether he lived under a capitalist or communist regime.)

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apocryphal

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(adj.) fictitious, false, wrong (Because I am standing before you, it seems
obvious that the stories circulating about my demise were apocryphal.)

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appalling

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(adj.) inspiring shock, horror, disgust (The judge found the murderer’s crimes
and lack of remorse appalling.)

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appease

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(v.) to calm, satisfy (When the child cries, the mother gives him candy to
appease him.)

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appraise

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(v.) to assess the worth or value of (A realtor will come over tonight to
appraise our house.)