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SAT List 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquiesce; verb | to accept the conclusions or arrangements of others; to accede; to give consent by keeping silent |
| bombastic; adjective | high-sounding; marked by use of language without much real meaning |
| capitulate; verb | to surrender; to cease resisting |
| deflate; verb | to let air out of; to reduce in size or importance |
| egregious; adjective | extraordinarily bad |
| fitful; adjective | spasmodic; intermittent |
| gratuitous; adjective | freely given; unnecessary; uncalled-for |
| hierarchy; noun | organization by rank, class, or grade |
| impartial; adjective | fair; just; showing no favoritism |
| lassitude; noun | state or feeling of being tired and listless; weariness |
| meticulous; adjective | very careful about details; fussy |
| 12. opportunist; noun | one who takes advantage of any opportunity without regard for moral principles |
| partisan; noun | on who strongly supports a party or cause; characteristic of a guerilla fighter |
| quixotic; adjective | idealistic and utterly impractical |
| raze; verb | – to tear down completely; to destroy |