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SAT wrd.s 1-21
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acclaim | praise, applaud |
| complacent | self-satisfied, unconcerned |
| acquiescent | reluctantly, agreeable |
| acrimony | words or behavior filled with harshness |
| adroit | skillful in the use of the hands or in handling difficult situation |
| altruistic | unselfish, caring |
| enigma | mystery, puzzle |
| penchant | a strong liking, attraction |
| prodigal | wasteful, especially of money, extravagant |
| reticent | quiet, uncommunicative |
| vagrant | homeless person, wanderer |
| affable | friendly, easygoing |
| affirmation | positive statement, assertion, agreement |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands with equal skill |
| ambivalence | indecision; feeling of being pulled in two directions |
| amorphous | without form or shape |
| analogous | similar |
| antiquated | too old to be useful, outdates, obsolete |
| arbitrary | select by random choice and without solid reason |
| atrophy | waste away |
| augment | make larger; increase |