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SAT/ACTPrep#1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abstinence -- (n) | the act of refraining from pleasurable activity, e.g., eating or drinking |
| adulation -- (n) | high praise |
| adversity -- (n) | misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events |
| anecdote -- (n) | short, usually funny account of an event |
| asylum -- (n) | sanctuary, shelter, place of refuge |
| camaraderie -- (n) | trust, sociability amongst friends |
| compassion -- (n) | sympathy, helpfulness or mercy |
| convergence -- (n) | the state of separate elements joining or coming together |
| digression -- (n) | the act of straying from the main point, esp. in a speech or argument |
| empathy -- (n) | identification with the feelings of others |