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SAT Vocabulary List 1. Abase Behave in a way that lessens others respect for oneself Abashed Embarrassed, disconcerted Aberration A departure from what is normal Abet Encourage or assist , in particular with crime Abhor Detest; hate. Abjure Swear to give up (a belief or claim) Abridge
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Abase • Behave in a way that lessens others respect for oneself • Abashed • Embarrassed, disconcerted • Aberration • A departure from what is normal • Abet • Encourage or assist , in particular with crime • Abhor • Detest; hate • Abjure • Swear to give up (a belief or claim) • Abridge • Shorten (a text or film) • Abstruse • Difficult to understand; obscure • Abut • To share a boundary with; touch or lean on • Accrue • to come as a natural growth or periodic increase, as interest on $
Acerbic • Especially sharp, particularly in speech, manner, or temper • Acquiesce • Accept without protest • Acrid • Unpleasantly bitter or pungent • Acrimonious • Angry and bitter • Acuity • Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, hearing • Acumen • Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions • Adamant • Refusing to be persuaded or change one’s mind • Adept • Very skilled or proficient • Adjunct • Additional or supplementary part • Admonish • Reprimand firmly