ACT/SAT Vocabulary Unit 12
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ACT/SAT Vocabulary Unit 12
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Absolve
(v) to clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt Syn: acquit, exonerateAnt: condemn, incriminate
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Caricature(n) a representation (especially a
drawing) in which the subject’s characteristic features are deliberately exaggerated; (v) to present someone or something in a deliberately distorted way.
Syn: cartoon, parody
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Enhance(v) to raise to higher
degree; to increase the value or desirability of
Syn: magnify, elevateAnt: diminish, degrade
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Implicit
(adj) implied or understood though unexpressed; without doubts or reservations, unquestioning; potentially contained in
Syn; inferred, unspokenAnt: explicit, stated
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Ostentatious
(adj) marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy
Syn: flashy, flamboyantAnt: plain, simple
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Paragon
(n) a model of excellence or perfection Syn: exemplar, paradigm
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Redundant
(adj) extra, excess, more than is needed; wordy, repetitive; profuse, lush
Syn: unnecessary, superfluousAnt: succinct, terse
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Challenge Word: Incisive
(adj) sharp, keen, penetrating (with suggestion of decisiveness and effectiveness)
Syn: acute, perceptive
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Challenge Word: Prosaic
(adj) dull, lacking in distinction and originality; matter- of- fact, straight forward; characteristic of prose, not poetic
Syn: commonplace, pedestrianAnt: remarkable, distinctive
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Challenge Word: Winsome
(adj) charming, attractive, pleasing (often suggesting a childlike charm and innocence)
Syn: engaging, delightfulAnt: unattractive, repulsive