Sat Vocab 121-140

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brigand

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noun
a member of a gang that ambushes and ribs people in forests and mountains

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repartee

Back 2

noun
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

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incediary

Back 3

noun
a device or attack designed to cause fire

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periphery

Back 4

noun
the outer limits or edge of an area or object " new buildings on the periphery of the hospital site "

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emissary

Back 5

noun
a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative

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venerable

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adj
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

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felicity

Back 7

noun
intense happiness

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status quo

Back 8

noun
the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues "they vested interest in maintaining the status quo"

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magnanimous

Back 9

adj
very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself

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ubiquitous

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adj
present, appearing, or found everywhere "his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family"

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discern

Back 11

verb
perceive or recognize

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veracity

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noun
conformity to facts; accuracy

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discursive

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adj
posting aimlessly from one subject to another

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epigram

Back 14

noun
a short and clever poem or saying

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laconic

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adj
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words

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mien

Back 16

noun
Chinese wheat flour noodles

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countenance

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noun
a persons face or facial expression

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disdain

Back 18

noun
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of ones consideration or respect

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wry

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adj
using or expressing dry, especially mocking humor

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feign

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verb
to pretend to by affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)