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Eng10H voacb 1
SAT vocab list 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |