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SAT vocabulary #3
SAT vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abstract (adjective) | apart from actual, specific, concrete ideas or events (general, unspecific) |
| retaliation (noun) | return of harm to harm (revenge, retribution) |
| retention (noun) | ability to recall or recognize things learned or experienced (recollection) |
| jocular (adjective) | joking or facetious (facetious-treating serious issues with inappropriate behavior) |
| acclaim (noun) | enthusiastic approval or welcome (celebrated, applaud) |
| therapeutic (adjective) | having to do with the curing of disease or injury (healing) |
| lackluster (adjective) | lacking brilliance or radiance (dull) |
| lament (verb) | to feel or express sorrow or grief (bemoan, wail) |
| astute (adjective) | having practical intelligence (ingenious, shrewd) |
| accessible (adjective) | easy to approach or enter (attainable, reachable) |
| tenacious (adjective) | holding fast, stubborn (determined, unyielding) |
| underscore (verb) | to stress or emphasize (feature, accentuate) |
| cavalier (adjective) | showing arrogant disregard (dismissive) |
| languid (adjective) | lacking energy or vitality (slow, relaxed) |
| cacophony (noun) | harsh, loud, discordant sounds (dissonance, discord) |
| calculated (adjective) | carefully thought out or planned (considered, studied) |
| catalyst (noun) | something that causes an event or a change (impetus) |
| camaraderie (noun) | a spirit of friendliness or good-fellowship (comradeship, companionability) |
| lassitude (noun) | weariness of body or mind (listlessness, languor) |
| laud (verb) | to praise (extol) |
| myriad (noun) | a great number of people or things (slew, multitude) |
| verbose (adjective) | having or using to many words (wordy) |
| sonorous (adjective) | deep, resonant (resounding, booming) |
| trivial (adjective) | of little importance or value (insignificant) |
| intrepid (adjective) | resolutely fearless (courageous) |
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