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SAT Vocab 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fervent | very enthusiastic; having or showing great intensity of spirit |
| jovial | describes people who display high-spirited merriment; full of joy |
| scholarly | describes a tone that is academic, learned, and studious |
| lighthearted | describes an attitude or mood that is carefree and cheerful |
| exhilarated | filled with excitement and enthusiasm; thrilled |
| indignant | characterized by outrage caused by something perceived as unjust or wrong |
| sardonic | very sarcastic; mocking |
| flippant | characterized by a casual disrespectful attitude; especially in situations that call for a serious reponse |
| skeptical/ skepticism | characterized by attitude of doubt an distrust |
| nonchalant | marked by an air of casual concern |
| disdain | a feeling of intense dislike and great scorn; contempt |
| vehement | characterized by strong emotions or convictions; very emphatic |
| caustic | characterized by a critical tone and biting words that cause hurt feelings |
| wary | marked by caution; a watchful concern that is alert to danger or deception |
| pompous | characterized by an excessive and elevated sense of self-importance; arrogant |
| ambivalent | characterized by mixed feelings about a person, object, or course of action |
| indifferent | characterized by a lack of interest or concern; apathetic |
| wistful | sadly thoughtful, pensively reflective |
| whimsical | spontaneously fanciful or playful; given to chance or whims |
| evenhanded | marked by being impartially fair to both sides |