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Vocabulary #3

Vocabulary #3. September 26. Intimidate (in tim ih dayt ). Definition. Sentence Use. Don’t let the difficult vocabulary on the SAT intimidate you; if you study systematically, you can learn most of the words likely to appear on it. Frighten. Source: Barron’s.

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Vocabulary #3

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  1. Vocabulary #3 September26

  2. Intimidate(in timihdayt) Definition Sentence Use Don’t let the difficult vocabulary on the SAT intimidate you; if you study systematically, you can learn most of the words likely to appear on it. • Frighten Source: Barron’s

  3. Intimidate(in timihdayt) Picture this: intimate date • An intimate date tends to intimidate her. Source: Barron’s

  4. Hardy(hardee) Definition Sentence Use The first European settlers in America had to be hardy to survive the harsh winters. A football running back must be hardy enough to take repeated poundings from opposing defenders. • Strong Source: Barron’s

  5. Hardy(hardee) Picture this: hard D • “Gee, this is a hard D to crack–talk about hardy!? Source: Barron’s

  6. Braggart(brag ert) Definition Sentence Use Mandy’s mom turned into a bit of a braggart after her daughter made the all-state soccer team. Our soccer team has a braggart who says that no one can outshoot her from either the field or the free throw line. • Boaster Source: Barron’s

  7. Braggart(brag ert) Picture this: brag art • The Brag Art Exhibition of braggart art. Source: Barron’s

  8. Exalt(igzawlt) Definition Sentence Use The combat hero was exalted in his hometown when he returned home from war. When the College of Cardinals selects a Pope, he is exalted above all other Roman Catholics. • Raise in rank or dignity; praise Source: Barron’s

  9. Exalt(igzawlt) Picture this: X salt • The Salt Board exalts X salt to Superior Salt Status. Source: Barron’s

  10. Haughtiness(haw tee ness) Definition Sentence Use The headwaiter in the fancy French restaurant is so haughty you would think that he was not a waiter but America’s leading French cook. People generally expect royalty to behave with considerable haughtiness. • Pride; arrogance Source: Barron’s

  11. Haughtiness(haw tee ness) Picture this: haw, teen S • “Haw, haw, haw – teen S has such haughtiness!” Source: Barron’s

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