Set: The 250 Most Difficult SAT Words Set 02A

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All 10 Terms

Term Definition
burnish (v.) to polish, shine
aspersion (n.) a curse, expression of ill-will
assiduous (adj.) hard-working, diligent
brusque (adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive
arrogate (v.) to take without justification
blandish (v.) to coax by using flattery
boon (n.) a gift or blessing
buffet (v.) to strike with force; (n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table
ascetic (adj.) practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
buttress (v.) to support, hold up; (n.) something that offers support

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Terms 10
Creator endysea
Created August 17, 2008
Groups None
Subjects sat, sparknotes
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  1. ascetic → (adj.) practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious - 7 misses
  2. brusque → (adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive - 4 misses
  3. blandish → (v.) to coax by using flattery - 3 misses
  4. arrogate → (v.) to take without justification - 3 misses
  5. buttress → (v.) to support, hold up; (n.) something that offers support - 2 misses
  6. boon → (n.) a gift or blessing - 2 misses
  7. aspersion → (n.) a curse, expression of ill-will - 2 misses