Vocabulary For Standardized Tests Template Page 2
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Apathy
lack of interest or emotion
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Circuitous
indirect
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Disapprobation
disapproval
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Fervor
passion; enthusiasm
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Inept
incompetent; unskilled; useless
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Martinet
person who believes in strict discipline
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Parody
a mockery; imitation for ridicule; spoof
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Proletarian
member of the working class
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Skirmish
minor battle
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Utopian
a believer in an ideal world
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Group 4
Notes
Apocryphal
of doubtful origin
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Circumlocution
using too many words; long-windedness
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Discern
to distinguish one thing from another
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Fickle
unpredictable; whimsical; easily swayed
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Inertia
inactivity; lethargy
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Masochist
person who intentionally inflicts pain on himself
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Parry
ward off; avoid
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Prolific
producing a lot
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Sluggard
slow-moving; lethargic person
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Vacillate
waver; hesitate
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