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Hot SAT Words-List 2
2nd Word of Hot Words for the SAT
SAT Word | Definition |
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concise | Using few words in speaking and writing |
circumlocution | Speaking in circles; roundabout speech |
braggart | One who boasts a great deal |
cliche | An idea or expression that has become stale due to overuse |
alleviate | To lessen pain or tension |
amiable | Friendly; kind |
antagonism | Hatred or hostility |
benevolent | Giving freely and easily to others; charitable; kind |
avarice | Greed |
conflagration | A huge fire, an inferno |
deleterious | Harmful to one's health or overall welfare; pernicious |
carp | To find fault; to be critical |
apathetic | Indifferent; showing no care, interest, or concern; lacking emotion |
languor | A weak or lifeless feeling |
fawning | Gaining the favor of another by acting overly kind or by flattery |
avid | Showing enthusiasm; ardent |
dogmatic | Strongly opinionated; rigid; dictatorial |
cacophony | Lack of harmony; loud and unpleasant noise; a racket |
accolade | An award given as a sign of appreciation or respect |
copious | Abundant; much; plentiful |
alimentary | Relating to food and nourishment |
circumspect | Careful and cautious before acting |
evanescent | Vanishing quickly; fleeting |
antiquated | Very old and no longer in use; obsolete |
covert | Secret; hidden |
advocate | A supporter; proponent |
frivolous | Not having substance or a sense of importance or seriousness; silly; trivial; trifling |
astute | Sharp-minded; very clever |
arid | Dry; lacking water |
impudent | Rude; disrespectful |