Unit 12 SAT Vocabulary

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Claimant

Back

A person who makes a legal petition in court.

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Tether

Back

To tie or secure something with a rope or chain.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Ensemble

Back

A group of musicians or performers who play together.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Wane

Back

To decrease gradually in size, amount, or intensity.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Aggrandize

Back

To increase in power, wealth, or status.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Chasm

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Also-ran

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Erudite

Back

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Legal Petition

Back

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

Front

Unethical Tactics

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D