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SATvocab
3rd six wks
| word | definition |
|---|---|
| creditable | adj. deserving commendation; praise-worthy |
| credulous | adj. tending to believe |
| creed | n. any statement or system of belief, principles, or opinions that guides a person's actions |
| discredit | trans v. 1.to cast doubt on; destroy belief, faith, or trust in. 2. to damage in reputation; disgrace. 3. to refuse to believe in. noun. 1. doubt; lack of belief or trust. 2. loss or damage to ones reputation. 3. something that brings disgrace or distrust |
| incredible | adj. 1.too extraordinary to be possible. 2. astonishing; amazing |
| miscreant | n. a person who behaves badly or criminally; villain. adj. wicked; base. |
| haven | n. a place of rest or refuge; sanctuary. 2. a sheltered harbor or port. |
| invincible | adj too strong or great to be defeated; unconquerable. |
| mettle | n. 1.spirit; daring; pluck 2. a strength of character or purpose equal to a test |
| resilient | 1. recovring strength or spirits quickly. 2. springing back into position or shape. |
| stalwart | adj. 1. physically strong; sturdy; robust. 2. resolute; firm n. 1. a sturdy, strong-willed person 2. a loyal supporter |
| stamina | n. endurance; resistance to fatigue, illness, or hardship |
| assail | 1. to attack; assault 2. to attack verbally |
| bulwark | n. 1. a defesive wall; rampart. 2. any protection or defense |
| citadel | 1. a fortress in or near a city. 2.any stronghold |
| fortitude | n. strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or trouble with courage |
| impetuous | adj. tending toward suddenness and boldness of action; impulsive; hasty |
| incite | trans. verb. to provoke to action; rouse; stir up |
| indolent | 1. reluctant to exert oneself; habitually lazy. 2. suggesting a calm idleness and ease |
| inert | 1. having no power to move or act; lifeless 2. Exhibiting no chemical activity |
| pandemonium | 1. wild uproar or noise; tumult 2. a place of wild disorder and confusion |
| serenity | n. quality of being untroubled or unruffled; peacefullness |
| alacrity | n. speed and willing ness ina acting or responding; cheerful readiness; eagerness |
| composure | n. control over one's emotions; steadiness of manner; tranquility |
| ennui | n. listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from inactivity or lack of interest; boredom |
| imperturbable | adj. not easily disturbed or excited; unshakably calm and collected |
| flamboyant | adj. 1. exaggerated or high-flown in style or manner; showy. 2. higlhly elaborate; ornate 3. richly colored; vivid |
| intrepid | adj. courageous; fearless; bold |
| pacific | adj. promoting peace; peaceful; tranquil; serene |
| reserved | 1.quiet and restrained in manner 2. held for a particular person or persons |
| strident | adj. having a shrill, harsh, and grating sound or effect |
| unabashed | adj. not embarrassed or ashamed |
| credence | n. 1. acceptance as true or valid; belief. 2. claim to acceptance; trustworthiness |
| credential | n. something that entitles a person to confidence, credit, or authority. 2 a letter or other written evidence of a person's qualifications or status; a reference |
| credibility | n. 1. the quality of deserving confidence; plausibility; reliability 2. readiness to believe:challenges the reader's credibility |
| dubious | adj. 1. doubtful; uncertain 2. questionable as to quality or validity: a dubious scheme |
| indeterminate | adj. 1. not capable of being determined or decided; not precisely known; indefinite 2. lacking clarity or precision; vague |
| inevitable | adj. incapable of being avoided or prevented |
| precarious | adj. dangerously lacking in security or stability; unsafe; risky |
| qualm | n. 1. a sensation of doubt or misgiving; uneasiness 2. a pang of conscience 3. a sudden, brief feeling of sickness, faintness, or nausea |
| unequivocal | adj. leaving no doubt or misunderstanding; perfectly clear |
| vacillate | intrans. verb to waver indecisively between one course of action or opinion an another; hesitate |
| apprehensive | adj. anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy |
| categorical | adj 1. without exception or qualification; positive; absolute 2. of or in a category |
| conclusive | adj. serving to put an end to doubt question, or uncertainty; decisive; convincing |
| brazen | adj. rudely bold; insolent. trans. verb to face or undergo with bold or brash self-assurance |
| complaisant | adj. showing a desire or willingness to please; cheerfully obliging; amiable |
| conspicuous | adj. 1. easy to notice; obvious 2. attracting attention by being unusual or remarkable |
| docile | adj. easily managed or taught; gentle |
| accredit | trans. verb 1. to recognize as having met official standards. 2. to ascribe or attribute to; credit with. 3. to authorize |
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