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Hot SAT Words List 1

1st word of Hot Words for the SAT

SAT WordDefinition
Brevity Briefness or conciseness in speech or writing
Bombastic Using language in a pompous, showy way; speaking to impress others
Arrogant Overbearing; proud; haughty
Banal Dull or stale because of overuse; trite; hackneyed
Allay To lessen fear; to calm; to relieve pain
Affable Easy to talk to; easy to approach; friendly; kind; amiable
Animosity Hatred; illwill
Altruistic Showing an unselfish concern for others
Austere Having great economy; showing self-control when it comes to foregoing luxuries. frills; stern in manner or appearance
Adversity Great trouble or difficulty
Baneful Causing ruin; harmful; pernicious
Berate To rebuke or scold in a harsh tone
Aloof Uninterested; showing no concern; emotionally removed or distant
Indolent Lazy; not wanting to do any work
Compliant Yielding; submissive
Ardent Full of passion and emotion
Adamant Unwilling to bend; unyielding
Acoustics The quality of sound. pertaining to how it is heard based on the quality and structure of the room
Acclaim To express strong approval or praise; hail
Ample Abundant; plentiful; enough or more than enough
Abstemious Holding back from eating or drinking too much
Chary Cautious; wary
Ephemeral Lasting a short time; fleeting
Antediluvian Very, very old; antiquated
Clandestine Hidden; secret; concealed
Adversary An opponent
Extraneous Not necessary; not an essential part; not relevant
Acute Keen-minded; sharp
Acrid Bitter; harsh
Imprudent Careless; rash
Created by: Amye T VB LAX
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