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GP - PSAT #11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alacrity - noun | eagerness; enthusiasm |
| euphemism - noun | a polite phrase to cover something unpleasant |
| hypocritical - adjective | insincere |
| lethargic - adjective | tired; without energy |
| ogle - verb | to stare at; to observe in an obvious manner |
| postulate - verb | to hypothesize (to give a possible, but not proved, explanation for something) |
| robust - adjective | strong; healthy |
| tractable - adjective | obedient; dutiful |
| burnish - verb | to polish |
| deliberate - verb | to think over deeply |
| euphony - noun | pleasant sounds |
| levity - noun | joking about serious matters |
| olfactory - adjective | concerned with the sense of smell |
| potable - adjective | suitable for drinking |
| tranquil - adjective | peaceful |