2. Final Stretch to SAT Unit 1

3. approbation

4. approbation Noun- the expression of approval or favorable opinion Praise or official approval Praise or official approval

5. assuage

6. assuage Verb- to make easier or milder, relieve To quiet or calm To put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench

7. coalition

8. coalition Noun- a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose Alliance

9. decadence

10. decadence Noun- Decline, decay or deterioration A condition or period of decline or decay Excessive self-indulgence

11. elicit

12. elicit Verb: to draw forth, bring out from some source (e.g. another person) EvokeExtract

13. expostulate

14. expostulate Verb: to attempt to dissuade someone from a course or decision by earnest reasoning ProtestComplainRemonstrate

15. hackneyed

16. hackneyed Adjective: used so often as to lack freshness or originality TriteCornyCommonplaceBanal

17. hiatus

18. hiatus Noun: a gap, opening break (in the sense of having an element missing) PauseLacuna

19. innuendo

20. innuendo Noun: a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense. InsinuationIntimation

21. intercede

22. intercede Verb: to plead on behalf of someone else To serve as a go-between in a disagreement InterveneMediate

23. jaded

24. jaded Adjective: wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence) SatedSurfeitedCloyed

25. lurid

26. lurid Adjective: causing shock, horror, or revulsion Sensational Pale or sallow in color Terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint Gruesome, gory, grisly, ghastly

27. meritorious

28. meritorious Adjective: worthy, deserving recognition and praise PraiseworthyLaudableCommendable

29. petulant

30. petulant Adjective: peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset IrritableTestyWaspish

31. prerogative

32. prerogative Noun: a special right or privilege A special quality showing excellence PerquisitePerk

33. provincial

34. provincial Adjective: pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook. Countrified in the sense of being limited and backward Of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside. Noun: a person with a narrow point of view A person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony

35. simulate

36. simulate Verb: to make a pretense of; to imitate; to show the outer signs of FeignPretendAffect

37. transcend

38. transcend Verb: to rise above or beyond ExceedSurpassOutstrip

39. umbrage

40. umbrage Noun: shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade An overshadowing influence or power Offense, resentment A vague suspicion IrritationAnnoyancePique

41. unctuous

42. unctuous Adjective: excessively smooth or smug Trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity or piety Fatty, oily Pliable Greasy, mealymouthed, fawning, servile

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