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Pre AP SAT words ora
25 SAT words
Term | Definition |
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provocative | causes a fuss, inflammatory, likely to get people riled up |
prudent | careful, wise |
querulous | irritable, prone to argument |
rancorous | hateful, unpleasant |
reclusive | hermit, withdrawn |
reconciliation | coming back together after a disagreement |
renovation | being new, being redone |
restrained | controlled, not free |
reverence | deep respect |
sagacity | wisdom |
scrutinize | to look at carefully |
spontaneous | being impulsive, acting without thinking |
spurious | false, untrue |
submissive | mild, meek |
substantiate | to confirm, prove |
subtle | shy, small, not showy |
superficial | shallow |
superfluous | unnecessary, too much |
surreptitious | secret |
tactful | polite |
tenacious | persistent, stubborn |
transient | temporary, impermanent |
venerable | respectful because of its age |
vindicate | to free from blame |
wary | careful, watchful |