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Pre AP SAT words ora
25 SAT words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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| reclusive | hermit, withdrawn |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 |