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SAT 1-30
SAT deffenitions
Question | Answer |
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abhorrent | detestable. |
abate | to reduce in degree or intensity. |
abdicate | to give up or renounce. |
abort | to terminate. |
abridge | to shorten. |
absolve | to free from guilt or blame. |
abstain | to hold oneself back voluntarily from something regarded as unhealthy or improper. |
abysmal | hopelessly bad. |
acquit | to clear of wrongdoing. |
acrid | unpleasantly sharp. |
acrimony | harsh words or behavior. |
acumen | keen discernment or perception. |
adamant | utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion. |
adept | proficient; expert; very skilled. |
adroit | cleverly skillful. |
affable | friendly; easy to talk to. |
affect | to give the appearance of; to pretend. |
affront | a personally offensive word or action. |
agility | nimbleness. |
alacrity | cheerful readiness; liveliness. |
allay | to calm or quiet. |
altruistic | selfless. |
ambiguous | unclear. |
ambivalent | feeling both positive and negative emotions about something. |
ambulatory | capable of walking. |
amend | to alter or modify; change. |
amiable | friendly; sociable. |
amicable | friendly. |
anesthetic | a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations. |
antagonistic | acting on opposition. |