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SAT Words 71-88
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| intrinsic | located within the very nature of an object or a person |
| jargon | a specialized language used by a certain group of people |
| jaundice | yellow color; or envy or resentment |
| jaunty | lively; perky |
| jettison | to throw overboard |
| jocular | joking; playful; jesting; witty |
| juncture | a point in time, especially a crucial one |
| juxtapose | to place side-by-side |
| legacy | something inherited, either from a relative or the past itself |
| loath | reluctant; unwilling |
| lofty | at a great height; to make larger |
| loquacious | talkative |
| mendacity | a lie; a false statement |
| morose | depressed |
| obstinate | stubborn; refusing to be persuaded |
| ominous | a sign of something unpleasant that’s about to happen |
| opportunist | someone who takes advantage of a situation |
| penchant | a strong liking; attraction |