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Vocabulary (P)
SAT
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aloof | apart; reserved |
| altruistic | unselfishly; generous; concerned for others |
| ambiguous | unclear or doubtful in meaning |
| complacency | self-satisfaction; smugness |
| ambivalence | the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes |
| amorphous | formless; lacking shape or definition |
| haughtiness | pride; arrogance |
| indifferent | unmoved; unconcerned by; mediocre |
| hardy | strong; sturdy |
| hamper | obstruct; make more difficult |
| gullible | easily deceived |
| pithy | concise; meaningful; substantial; meaty |
| phenomena | observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation |
| scanty | meager; insufficient |
| saturate | soak thoroughly; drench |
| hedonist | one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life |