Hard SAT Words - Group 10

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n. argument for exercise merely; plausible but misleading argument; art or process of reasoning; logic


Spelling Word: sophistry
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v. stop or check flow of liquid; stop flow of blood from wound


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n. a small statue; a statue or image in the round much smaller than nature


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v. accuse; condemn; mark as wicked


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n. smooth and gracious in manner; quality of being sweet or pleasing to mind; agreeableness


Spelling Word: suavity
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v. conquer; bring under control


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v. persuade to act unlawfully, especially to commit perjury


Spelling Word: suborn
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a. easily influenced or affected; especially sensitive


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n. one who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money; miser


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n. laugh in a restrained, nervous way; giggle


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