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SAT List 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acrid | Being bitter in temper or demeanor ; bitter in taste or smell |
| Berate | To verbally scold |
| Docile | Being willing to obey |
| Embellish | To exaggerate a story or situation by inventing details |
| Illicit | Being unlawful ; not allowed |
| Impudent | Being bold in showing a lack of respect |
| Incompatible | Being unable to interact in a friendly manner |
| Indolent | Being lazy |
| Laconic | Using few words in writing or speaking |
| Malevolent | Wishing harm to others ; criminally evil |
| Meticulous | Paying attention to detail ; being very careful |
| Obscure | Being hidden from view ; not clearly understood |
| Rapacious | Being greedy ; especially for money |
| Spry | Being lively ; energetic |
| Stifle | To keep from happening ; to keep someone from expressing himself |
| Stoic | Remaining calm and handling difficult situations without complaining |
| Strident | Being loud and harsh |
| Unceasing | Never stopping |
| Verbose | Using more words than are needed in writing or speaking |
| Wistful | Longing for someone or something |