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SAT Vocab Unit 2 #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| divergent | tending to move apart in different directions;diverging from another or from a standard |
| empathy | understanding another's feelings; sharing the feelings of sorrow or anguish of others |
| emulate | strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; approach or reach equality with |
| enervate | weaken mentally or morally; cause to lose one's composure |
| ephemeral | not permanent, not lasting; lasting a very short time |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor; not permanent; not lasting |
| exemplary | having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; worthy of imitation |
| extenuating | partially excusing or justifying; clearing of guilt or blame |
| florid | elaborately or excessively ornamented; inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life |
| forbearance | a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage; a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear |