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SAT Vocabulary
Vocab to know
Word | Definition |
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Attribute | (n): a quality, property, or characteristic of somebody or something |
Idiosyncrasy | (n): an attribute that makes you different from other people |
Acerbic | (adj): bitter or sharpe in tone, taste, or manner |
Sardonic | (adj): disdainfully or inronically mocking |
Mordant | (adj): sharply sarcastic or bitingly critical |
Aesthetics | (n): how something looks, especially when considered in terms of how pleasing it is |
Prolific | (adj): highly productive |
Discerning | (adj): showing good taste and judgement |
Eclectic | (adj): made up of elements from various sources |
Iconoclast | (n): someone who challenges traditional beliefs, customs, and values |
Heterodox | (adj): going against established or accepted beliefs or theories (traditionally used in terms of religion) |
Disheveled | (adj): disordered and untidy |
Deplorable | (adj): worthy of severe condemnation |
Lethargy | (n): a state of physical slowness and mental dullness |
Lassitude | (n): a state of weariness accompanied by listlessness or apathy |
Torpor | (n):lack of mental or physical energy |
Repose | (n): state of rest or inactivity |
Squander | (v): to use something wastefully |
Constructive | (adj): involved in building, especially a foundation or base |
Indomitable | (adj): impossible to defeat or frighten |
Autocrat | (n): a ruler who holds complete, ulimited power |
Imperious | (adj): haughty and domineering |
Authoritarian | (adj): favoring strict rules and established authority |
Indubitable | (adj): obviously true and not to be doubted |
Inexorable | (adj): unstoppable |
Tenaciously | (adv): sticking firmly to a decesion or plan |
Imperturbable | (adj): not easily worried or distracted |
Conscientious | (adj): thorough and careful in one's work |
Meticulous | (adj): extremely careful and precise |
Punctilious | (adj): being careful about small detail |
Immaculate | (adj): completely clean |
Scrupulous | (adj): very precise and exact |
Deference | (n): submission to anothers judgement, opinions, or wishes |
Zealot | (n): somebody who shows excessive enthusiasm for a cause (usually in a religious sense) |
Tenet | (n): one of a set of fundemental beliefs |
Dogma | (n): an authoritive stand that all believers must accept as correct |
Belie | (v): to disguise the true nature of something |
Asinine | (adj): Totally stupid or rediculous (literally, it means "like an ass!" Hows that for a memory device?) |
Apathetic | (adj): not taking any interest in anythign |
Petulant | (adj): bad-tempered and sulky, like a child |
Neophyte | (n): beginner (origionally used in the religious sense) |
Benign | (adj): gnetle, nonthreathign, mild |
Innocuous | (adj): harmless |
Convivial | (adj): enjoying the company of others |
Genial | (adj): having a kind, good natured manner |
Jovial | (adj): cheerful |
Blithe | (adj): happy and carefree |
Risible | (adj): capable of causing laughter |
Animosity | (n): feeling of hostility |
Capricious | (adj): tending to make sudden, unpredictable changes |
Assimilate | (v): to integrate into a group so that diffferences are erased |
Constrain | (v): to limit or restrict something |
Compulsory | (adj):required by law or authority |
Compel | (v): to make something happen by force |
Coerce | (v): to force someone to do something (usually implies persuasion) |
Cursory | (adj): done quickly or superficially |
Quotidian | (adj): ordinary, everyday |
Halcyon | (adj): peaceful, free from disturbance |
Disingenuous | (adj):giving a false impression of sincerity |
Indefatigable | (adj): never showing signs of tiredness |
Intrepid | (adj): brave; persitent in the pursuit of somethign |
Assiduousness | (n): care, effort |
Irreproachable | (adj): inable to be criticized |
Judicious | (adj): showing wisdom and good sense, especially in the sense of avioding unnecessary trouble or waste |
Sagacious | (adj): very knowledgeable and intelligent, showing good judgement |
Astute | (adj): shrewd, discerning |
Discriminating | (adj): abel to judge very subtle differences |
Munificent | (adj): very generous |
Magnanimity | (n): generosity |
Altruistic | (adj): showing concern for others |
Magnate | (n): somebody with a lot of wealth and power |
Paragon | (n): somebody or somethign who is the best example of something |
Opportunist | (n): somebody who takes advantage of somethign-- particulary someone who does so in a dishonest or unethical way |
Martinet | (n): someone who imposes strict discipline on others |
Despotic | (adj): behaving like a tyrant |
Pedantic | (adj): too concerend with the correct rules and details |
Sublime | (adj): of such excellence, granduer, or beauty to inspire great admiration or awe |
Incredulity | (n): the state of being or unwilling to believe something |
Atheistical | (n): a theory or belief that God does not exist |
Potentate | (n): a monarch or ruler, escpecially and autocratic one |
Retinue | (n): a group of advisors, assistants, or others accompanying an important person |
Environ | (v): surround; enclose |
Emphatic | (adj): showing or giving emphaisis; expressing something forcibly and clearly |
Adjure | (v): urge of request solemnly or earnestly to do somethign |
Cessation | (n): a ceasing; an end |