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