Set: Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book III — Lesson Four

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TermDefinition
celibateabstaining from intercourse
fortuitouslucky; by chance
recapitulateto summarize; to repeat briefly
perfunctorydone without care; in a routine fashion
baroqueoverly decorated
hedonismpursuit of pleasure, especially of the senses
obloquystrong disapproval; a bad reputation resulting from public criticism
debaclea complete failure; a total collapse
quasi-resembling; seeming; half
besmirchto make dirty; to stain
imperativeextremely necessary; vitally important
sacrosanctextremely holy
sadisticderiving pleasure from inflicting pain on others
demeanorbehavior; manner of conducting oneself
facetiouscomical; jocular; flippant

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Terms 15
Creator prestwickhouse
Created February 16, 2009
Group Prestwick House Vocabulary
Subject 11th Grade Vocabulary
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  1. fortuitous lucky; by chance - 23 misses
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  5. hedonism pursuit of pleasure, especially of the senses - 16 misses
  6. sacrosanct extremely holy - 15 misses
  7. obloquy strong disapproval; a bad reputation resulting from public criticism - 15 misses