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Eng10H voacb 1
SAT vocab list 1
Question | Answer |
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Brevity | briefness or conciseness in speech or writing |
Colloquial | Pertaining to common everyday speech; conversational |
Arrogant | overbearing; proud; haughty |
Derivative | unoriginal; taken from something already existing |
Mitigate | To make or become less severe; to lessen pain or damage |
Congenial | compatible, having kindred needs or tastes; sympathetic |
Disputatious | Likely to dispute or argue |
Philanthropic | Showing desire to help others by giving gifts; charitable |
Mercenary | Greedy for self-gain; thinking only of money-making |
Quandary | Dilemma; a confusing or puzzling situation |
Baneful | causing ruin; harmful; pernicious |
Rebuke | to reprimand or scold sharply |
Apathetic | Indifferent; showing no care, interest, or concern; lack of emotion |
Stagnant | Lacking movement or energy |