SAT Vocabulary Test #2 -Flashcards

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Apathy (Despite the tragedy on the news, Jenna’s apathy made it clear she didn’t really care what had happened.)

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Indifference

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ambiguous (The teacher’s directions were so ambiguous that half the class wrote essays and the other half made posters.)

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confusing or unclear

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innocuous (Though the snake looked dangerous, it was actually innocuous and made the perfect class pet.)

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harmless

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dogmatic (Mr. Lawson’s dogmatic approach left no room for other opinions—his way was the only way.)

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stubborn or inflexible

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futile - The team’s effort to win without practicing felt completely futile—they were defeated before the game began.

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useless

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heretic

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someone who goes against accepted beliefs

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denounce (The mayor was quick to denounce the company’s actions, publicly criticizing them for polluting the river.)

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condemn

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anecdote

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a short personal story

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profuse
After the performance, the singer received profuse praise from fans, showering her with compliments.

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excessive

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Confident in his new shoes, Marcus began to strut down the hallway as if he owned the place.

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walk proudly