Hard SAT Words - Group 8

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n. entire ruin; utter destruction, especially, utter loss of soul, or of final happiness in future


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n. travel or journey, especially by foot, notably by pilgrim


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v. disturb greatly; make uneasy or anxious; throw into great confusion


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n. hidden danger; concealed trap; hidden hazard


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n. society or government ruled by wealthy class


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n. state of deeply felt distress or sorrow; keenness of emotion


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v. split into opposite extremes or camps


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n. ability to foretell future; knowledge of actions or events before they occur; foresight


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n. natural elevation, especially a rock that projects into the sea; cliff; headland; high cape


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n. something that propels or drives forward


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