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SAT "A" Words
Words for SAT vocabulary development
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abjure | to reject, renounce (v) |
| abrogate | to abolish, usually by authority (v) |
| acerbic | biting, bitter in tone or taste (adj) |
| acrimony | bitterness, discord (n) |
| acumen | keen insight (n) |
| adumbarte | to sketch out in a vague way (v) |
| alacrity | eagerness, speed (v) |
| anathema | a cursed, detested person (n) |
| antipathy | a strong dislike, repugnance (n) |
| approbation | praise (n) |
| arrogate | to take without justification (v) |
| ascetic | practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious (adj) |
| aspersion | a curse, expression of ill-will (n) |
| assiduous | hard-working, diligent (adj) |