Wei Chen (Iva Chen) Sat Week 2

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slouch
/ˈslaʊtʃ/

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verb

to walk, sit, or stand lazily with your head and shoulders bent forward

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paltry
/ˈpɑ:ltri/

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adjective

1 : very small or too small in amount
▪ They're offering a paltry [=meager] salary for the position. ▪ Sales have increased by a paltry [=measly] two percent.
2 : having little meaning, importance, or worth
▪ a paltry excuse ▪ paltry work

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buffet
/bəˈfeɪ, Brit ˈbʊˌfeɪ/

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verb

to hit (something) with great force many times

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burly
/ˈbɚli/

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adjective

of a man : strong and heavy : husky

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burnish
/ˈbɚnɪʃ/

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verb

formal : to make (something, such as metal or leather) smooth and shiny by rubbing it : polish — often used figuratively

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buxom
/ˈbʌksəm/

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adjective

of a woman : healthy and attractive with large breasts

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cabal
/kəˈbɑ:l, Brit kəˈbæl/

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noun

[count] formal + disapproving : a small group of people who work together secretly

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caldron
/ˈkɑ:ldrən/

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noun

[count] : a large pot

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cavalier
/ˌkævəˈliɚ/

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adjective

[more cavalier; most cavalier] disapproving : having or showing no concern for something that is important or serious

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centripetal
/sɛnˈtrɪpətl̟/

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adjective

technical : moving toward a center : acting in a direction toward a center

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chalice
/ˈtʃæləs/

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noun

[count] : a special cup for holding wine ; especially : the cup used in the Christian ceremony of Communion

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comely
/ˈkʌmli/

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adjective

[also more comely; most comely] old-fashioned + literary : pleasing in appearance : pretty or attractive — used to describe a girl or woman

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chisel
/ˈtʃɪzl̟/

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noun

[count] : a metal tool with a flat, sharp end that is used to cut and shape a solid material (such as stone, wood, or metal)

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chivalrous
/ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

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adjective

1 : behaving in an honorable or polite way especially toward women
▪ a kind and chivalrous man
2 : showing respect and politeness especially toward women
▪ chivalrous behavior ▪ a chivalrous act

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chortle
/ˈtʃoɚtl̟/

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verb

to laugh because you are amused or pleased by something [no obj]

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churlish
/ˈtʃɚlɪʃ/

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adjective

formal : not polite : rude

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cistern
/ˈsɪstɚn/

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noun

[count] : a container that holds a supply of water: such as a US : an underground container that is used for collecting and storing rainwater
b Brit : a tank that holds the water for a toilet
c Brit : a tank on the roof of a building that holds water for the building

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citadel
/ˈsɪtədl̟/

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1

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clangor

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noun

plural cit·a·dels
[count] : a castle or fort that in past times was used to protect the people of a city if the city was attacked
▪ We visited a medieval citadel in Italy. — often used figuratively ▪ The magazine has become a citadel [=stronghold] of liberalism/conservatism. ▪ the citadels of power ◊In the U.S., The Citadel is the name of a well-known military college.

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clapper
/ˈklæpɚ/

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noun

[count] : a metal ball that hangs inside a bell and hits the inside of the bell to make it ring

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clasp
/ˈklæsp, Brit ˈklɑ:sp/

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noun

[count] 1 : a device for holding together objects or parts of something (such as a purse, necklace, belt, etc.)
▪ Can you fasten the clasp on this bracelet for me? ▪ a tie clasp — see color picture
2 : a strong hold with your hands or arms — usually singular ▪ She took her son's hand in a gentle/firm clasp.

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clench
/ˈklɛntʃ/

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1 : to set (something) in a tightly closed position [+ obj] ▪ He clenched his teeth and continued to look straight ahead. ▪ He clenched his fists in anger. ▪ She was angry and spoke quietly through clenched teeth. [no obj] ▪ His jaw/fists clenched and unclenched as he listened to the speech.
2 [+ obj] : to hold (something) tightly
▪ She danced alone, with a rose clenched in her teeth. ▪ He was clenching a cigarette in his teeth.

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coiffure
/kwɑˈfjuɚ/

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noun

[count] formal : a way of cutting and arranging someone's hair : hairdo

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colander
/ˈkɑ:ləndɚ

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[count] : a bowl that has many small holes and that is used for washing or draining food — see picture at kitchen.