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rock sat vocab final
sat vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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impertinent | rude or overly bold |
impudent | offensively bold |
stupefy | to stun or make stupid |
futile | producing no result |
reticence | hesitant to speak or act |
taciturn | using few words |
strive | to exert a great deal or force |
laconic | to the point |
telepathy | read an others thoughts |
belligerent | hostile warlike |
truculent | brutal savage |
charlatan | con artist |
vilify | speak bad about a person |
denounce | to publicly accuse |
serene | peaceful |
tranquility | peace and quiet |
novice | beginner |
neophyte | beginner |
sanctuary | place of safety |
presumptuous | excessively forward |
subtlety | delicateness |
superficial | only on the surface |
unnerving | cause nervousness |
wry | ironically funny |
witty | clever |
reign | to rule |
supercilious | uncaring arrogant |
haughty | overly proud |
duped | fooled or tricked |
deluded | deceived |
provoke | to stir up |
persecution | abuse of group |
sycophant | flattering to authority |
unsound | unstable |
fluid | flowing |
plethora | large amount |
irascible | irritated |
querulous | whiny, complaining |
extol | praise highly |
laud | compliment |
revers | worship |
venerate | admiration or awe |
cajole | to persuade |
commiserate | express sorrow |
empathy | share others feelings |
coalesce | unite |
acquiesce | accept |
subjugate | conquer |
domineer | control |
abase | to embarrass |
berate | scold angrily |
fortitude | mental strength |
longevity | long life |
brusque | blunt |
tenacious | stub-urn |
resolute | strong willed |
ebullient | energetic |
versatile | many talents |
ephemeral | fleeting short lived |
ubiquitous | common |
meticulous | attentive |
mitigate | make less severe |
brevity | shortness of time |