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ACT/SAT Quiz 2
Term | Definition |
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Eccentric | Odd, unusual, quirky |
Provincial | Narrow-Minded, unsophisticated |
Futile | Hopeless, without effect |
Diverse | Varied |
Benevolent | Kind, good-hearted, generous |
Pious | Deeply religious |
Concilliate | To soothe, to end a dispute, to reconcile |
Resignation | Acceptance of a situation |
Resolution | Determination (Also the solution of a problem) |
Servile | Overly submissive, cringing like a servant |
Acute | (Acuity) sharp, intelligent |
Reticent | Restrained, uncommunicative |
Anarchy | Lack of government, chaos |
Virulent | Very harmful (like a virus) |
Scrutinize | To examine closely |
Discord | Disagreement |
Repudiate | To reject, to deny |
Diligent | Hard-working |
Superficial | On the surface, shallow |
Contempt | Reproachful disdain |