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The Crucible

The Crucible. SAT Vocabulary. Provocative ( adj ): . deliberately aimed at exciting or annoying people ((v):to provoke). Submissive ( adj ):. giving in or tending to give in to the demands or authority of others. Exemplary ( adj ): .

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The Crucible

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  1. The Crucible SAT Vocabulary

  2. Provocative (adj): deliberately aimed at exciting or annoying people((v):to provoke)

  3. Submissive(adj): giving in or tending to give in to the demands or authority of others

  4. Exemplary(adj): so good or admirable that others would do well to copy it

  5. Opulent(adj): characterized by an obvious or lavish display of wealth or affluence

  6. Deleterious(adj): • having a harmful or damaging effect on somebody or something

  7. Sagacious ( adj):

  8. Restrained(adj): Characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate.

  9. Tenacious(adj): Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle: "a tenacious grip"

  10. Wary(adj): Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems: "dogs are often wary of strangers"

  11. Pretentious ( ): Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

  12. Haughty ( adj): Scornfully and condescendingly proud; having or showing arrogance;

  13. Tactful(adj): Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet: a tactful person; a tactful remark.

  14. Antagonistic ( adj): Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something

  15. Spurious(adj): Not genuine; different from what it is claimed to be, not authentic, or not valid or well-founded

  16. Hedonistic(adj): Living with the pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses.

  17. Pious ( adj):

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