Quack Volume I

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SAT Volume I Quack Vocabulary

Transcript of Quack Volume I

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SAT Volume ISAT Volume I

Quack VocabularyQuack Vocabulary

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DelineateDelineate

Watch, as the angry hamster delineates the way to Never Never Land; He thoroughly explains it in graphic detail!

Watch, as the angry hamster delineates the way to Never Never Land; He thoroughly explains it in graphic detail!

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NefariousNefarious

Now, the angry hamster is being nefarious. He gave the wrong directions to a group of school children as a villainous plot to make them slaves to captain hook. He is truly wicked or evil.

Now, the angry hamster is being nefarious. He gave the wrong directions to a group of school children as a villainous plot to make them slaves to captain hook. He is truly wicked or evil.

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VernacularVernacular Wall-E and Eve

have their own vernacular--- every day speech that is different from our own slang, or common informal language.

Wall-E and Eve have their own vernacular--- every day speech that is different from our own slang, or common informal language.

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BrawnBrawn

Possessing muscular strength!

Possessing muscular strength!

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ToutTout

Mohammed Ali touts his talent. He publicly brags about his ability to kick butt in the ring.

Mohammed Ali touts his talent. He publicly brags about his ability to kick butt in the ring.

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EnhanceEnhance

The right side of this picture has been enhanced. It has been improved or made better.

The right side of this picture has been enhanced. It has been improved or made better.

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HinderHinderThis woman is

hindering this man’s movement. She is obstructing him from leaving. She is impeding his progress.

This woman is hindering this man’s movement. She is obstructing him from leaving. She is impeding his progress.

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EffaceEfface

Michael Jackson’s memory will never be effaced. It can never be removed from our memories, rubbed out, or erased.

Michael Jackson’s memory will never be effaced. It can never be removed from our memories, rubbed out, or erased.

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GluttonGlutton

gluttonous - Given to excessive eating; prone to overeating; Greedy

gluttonous - Given to excessive eating; prone to overeating; Greedy

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HiatusHiatus

A long break or gap in work makes Homer happy

A long break or gap in work makes Homer happy

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QuerulousQuerulous

Continuously complaining; Someone who is querlous is "a whiny child” or a “complainer.” Are you querulous? Are you grumpy?

Continuously complaining; Someone who is querlous is "a whiny child” or a “complainer.” Are you querulous? Are you grumpy?

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EngenderEngender

To bring into existence, to cause; To stimulate.

This picture of Brittany Spears either engenders laughter or fear/

To bring into existence, to cause; To stimulate.

This picture of Brittany Spears either engenders laughter or fear/

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ObliterateObliterate

To destroy completely!

To destroy completely!

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CopiousCopious

Great in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; Having an abundant supply.

He has a copious amount of

money.

Great in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; Having an abundant supply.

He has a copious amount of

money.

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ObscureObscure

The quality of being unclear or hard to understand.

Sometimes when people talk about singers and actors from the past, I don’t understand them, because their references are so obscure

The quality of being unclear or hard to understand.

Sometimes when people talk about singers and actors from the past, I don’t understand them, because their references are so obscure

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ExtolExtolTo glorify, praise, or honor

This kid is being extolled for his academic achievement

To glorify, praise, or honor

This kid is being extolled for his academic achievement

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PugnaciousPugnacious

pugnacity - aggressiveness: a natural disposition to be hostile.

This little boy isPugnacious.

pugnacity - aggressiveness: a natural disposition to be hostile.

This little boy isPugnacious.

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QuellQuellMrs. Milistries to quellthe baby. She tries to calm orpacify the baby.sometimes herclasses needto be quelledor quieted aswell.

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ArtisanArtisan

craftsman: a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

craftsman: a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

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KindleKindle