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SAT Vocabulary U-W
Advanced vocabulary development for major college tests
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wistful (adjective) | characterized by melancholy, longing |
| Whimsical (adjective) | marked by a sudden or changing desire |
| Waver (verb) | to sway, shake or tremble |
| Vulnerable (adjective) | capable of being wounded or hurt |
| Voracious (adjective) | craving or consuming large quantities |
| Volatile (adjective) | threatening to break out into violence |
| Vociferous (adjective) | crying our noisily |
| Vitriolic (adjective) | harsh in tone |
| Vitality (noun) | physical or mental strength or vigor |
| Vindication (noun) | something that clears from suspicion or accusation |
| Vilification (noun) | the act of verbally abusing or harshly criticizing |
| Vignette (noun) | a small, pleasing sketch or view |
| Vestige (noun) | evidence of something that no longer exists |
| Versatile (adjective) | capable of adapting easily |
| Verbose (adjective) | having or using too many words |
| Venerable (adjective) | demanding respect due to dignity or age |
| Veiled (adjective) | covered or concealed as if by a veil |
| Validate (verb) | to make valid or confirm |
| Unprecedented (adjective) | never before known or experienced |
| Unparalleled (adjective) | unequaled or unmatched |
| Undermine (verb) | to injure or destroy |
| Underscore (verb) | to stress or emphasize |
| Understated (adjective) | restrained in design or presentation |
| Uniformity (noun) | the state of being the same or homogeneous |
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