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PHS SAT Vocab List 8
LA 2 Honors SAT List 8
Term | Definition |
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Discerning | (adj) showing wisdom and wise judgement:discriminating wisely among choices (v) to discern (n) discernment |
Formidable | (adj)fostering respect or awe; arousing fear; redoubtable |
Indefatigable | (adj)untiring,tireless |
Sage | (adj) wise in result of experience and thought; shrewd and discerning of judgement; prudent (adj) sagacious, |
Profound | (adj) intellectually deep ; deeply important ; complete or an all - encompassing |
Judicious | (adj) showing good judgement ; wise , discreet |
Meticulous | (adj) particular down to the last detail |
painstaking | (adj) revealing much care and effort |
Resilient | (adj) elastic; able to snap back after change or misfortune |
Tenacious | (adj) persistent in holding on ; retentive (n) tenacity , courage |
Benevolent | (adj) showing good will |
Leverage | (adj) a form of control, power, or effectiveness ;referring to the use of a lever |
Alleviate | to lessen or relive the severity of a condition |
Tenet | a major belief , principle , or doctrine of a group |
Untenable | indefensible; unable to be occupied |