SAT Ch. 5 Vocab. Test (1-12)

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inscrutable

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difficult to understand; incomprehensible.

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calamity

Back

a serious event causing distress or misfortune.

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ephemeral

Back

short-lived; temporary.

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acrimonious

Back

caustic; bitter, especially in language.

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elucidate

Back

to make clear; to explain.

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amenable

Back

open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

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efface

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to erase a mark from a surface; to make oneself appear insignificant.

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buoyant

Back

able to float; cheerful and optimistic.

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ameliorate

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to make something better or improve.

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cajole

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to persuade someone to do something through flattery or coaxing.