Unit 12 SAT Vocabulary

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Claimant

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A person who makes a legal petition in court.

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Tether

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To tie or secure something with a rope or chain.

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Ensemble

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A group of musicians or performers who play together.

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Wane

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To decrease gradually in size, amount, or intensity.

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Aggrandize

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To increase in power, wealth, or status.

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Chasm

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A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.

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Also-ran

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A competitor who does not win or place in a race or contest.

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Erudite

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Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

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Legal Petition

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A formal written request to a court for a specific action.

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Unethical Tactics

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Actions that are morally wrong or dishonest, especially in business.