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SAT Vocab Words #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ameliorate (v) | To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming. |
| Callow (adj) | Without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise. |
| Infringe (v) | To violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds. |
| Intrinsic (adj) | Belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent. |
| Millennium (n) | A period of one thousand years; a period of great joy. |
| Precipitate (v) | To fall as moisture; to bring about suddenly; to hurl down from great heights. |
| Ingratiate (v) | To make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others. |
| Aplomb (n) | Poise, assurance, great self-confidence. |
| Inveigh (v) | Make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval. |
| Occult (adj) | Secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means; mysterious, magical. |
| Occult (v) | To hide, cover up. |
| Occult (n) | Matter involving supernatural. |
| Epitome (n) | A summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality. |
| Stringent (adj) | Strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to taste. |
| Lassitude (n) | Weariness of body or mind; lack of mind. |
| Exhort (v) | To urge strongly, advice earnestly. |
| Permeated (v) | To spread through, penetrate, soak through. |
| Interloper (n) | One who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder. |
| Surmise (v) | To think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjure or guess. |
| Surmise (n) | Likely idea that lacks definitive proof. |
| Bombastic (adj) | Pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal lack of ideas. |