3000 Common SAT Vocabulary (2)

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n. cleansing agent; a substance that acts similarly to soap

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n. explosion; violent release of energy caused by chemical or nuclear reaction

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n. lack of consistency; the difference

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n. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; the trait of judging wisely and objectively

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v. provide written evidence; record in detail

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n. a long heroic poem, or similar work of art

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v. draw back, as with fear or pain

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n. unlikely occurrence; stroke of good luck; accident

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n. quality or condition of being formal; something done just for form's sake

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v. urge with a long pointed stick; give heart or courage to