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SAT VOCAB
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abstemious | using or consuming sparingly |
| archaic | no longer current or applicable; antiquated |
| atelier | an artist's or designer's workshop |
| axiom | universal truth; an established rule |
| dulcet | melodious; pleasing to the ear |
| expurgate | to remove vulgar or objectionable material |
| iniquity | an evil or wicked act |
| patronizing | treating with condescension; acting superior |
| pellucid | transparent; clear |
| peremptory | not allowing refusal or delay |
| perspicacious | keen; mentally sharp |
| scapegoat | one who bares the blame for others |
| talisman | magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck |
| usurp | to take over, to seize power |
| vacillate | to waver; to sway indecisively |
| apocryphal | of questionable authenticity, but widely believed |
| catharsis | a release of emotional tension |
| crepuscular | pertaining to twilight |
| efficacious | effective; producing the desired outcome |
| estrange | to alienate |
| internecine | mutually destructive |
| intrinsic | of or relating to a thing's basic nature; inherent |
| inundate | to overwhelm; to fill beyond capacity |
| kudos | acclaim or praise |
| maxim | an established principle; a truth or rule of conduct |
| putrid | rotten and foul smelling |
| revere | to regard with respect, awe or adoration |
| risible | relating to laughter; laughable |
| servile | submissive; slavish |
| sybaritic | marked by luxury or pleasure |