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SAT Definition Match #12A — myVocabulary.com

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  • Common Core alignment to a Definition Match puzzle is to the key phrase "Precise Meaning". CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades: Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c
Directions:

There is a SAT vocabulary list and ACT word list of 36 vocabulary words in the SAT Definition Match #12A. This is one of three SAT and ACT word lists of 18 words.
MATCH the SAT word list with its vocabulary definition. Use the pull down menu bar to select the letter match for the SAT word puzzle with 18 vocabulary words.
When you hit “Submit,” you will get back the correct SAT definition match #12 answers, the percentage score for the correct answers and a sentence.
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Word List

1) inscrutable
2) autonomy
3) apostate
4) inhibitory
5) cognitive
6) interstices
7) fiasco
8) apocalypse
9) disquisition
10) gyre
11) denigrate
12) efficacy
13) insurgency
14) chatelaine
15) dilettante
16) facile
17) indigenous
18) elan

Definition List

A) native; living, growing or originating naturally in a region (adjective)
B) spiral or spin (noun/verb)
C) a complete failure (noun)
D) easy or obvious; superficial (adjective)
E) enthusiasm or lively spirit (noun)
F) capable of producing an effect (noun)
G) a formal investigation or inquiry (noun)
H) an amateur or dabbler in the arts (noun)
I) to belittle or defame (verb)
J) pertaining to the process of knowing or perceiving (adjective)
K) the mistress of a castle (noun)
L) self-governance; independence (noun)
M) one who abandons or renounces a faith or loyalty (noun)
N) a cataclysm or catastrophe; a prophetic revelation (noun)
O) restrictive, restraining (adjective)
P) mysterious, not easily interpreted (adjective)
Q) revolt against a government (noun)
R) a gap or space between closely spaced things (noun)
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