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SAT 1-30
SAT deffenitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abhorrent | detestable. |
| abate | to reduce in degree or intensity. |
| abdicate | to give up or renounce. |
| abort | to terminate. |
| abridge | to shorten. |
| absolve | to free from guilt or blame. |
| abstain | to hold oneself back voluntarily from something regarded as unhealthy or improper. |
| abysmal | hopelessly bad. |
| acquit | to clear of wrongdoing. |
| acrid | unpleasantly sharp. |
| acrimony | harsh words or behavior. |
| acumen | keen discernment or perception. |
| adamant | utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion. |
| adept | proficient; expert; very skilled. |
| adroit | cleverly skillful. |
| affable | friendly; easy to talk to. |
| affect | to give the appearance of; to pretend. |
| affront | a personally offensive word or action. |
| agility | nimbleness. |
| alacrity | cheerful readiness; liveliness. |
| allay | to calm or quiet. |
| altruistic | selfless. |
| ambiguous | unclear. |
| ambivalent | feeling both positive and negative emotions about something. |
| ambulatory | capable of walking. |
| amend | to alter or modify; change. |
| amiable | friendly; sociable. |
| amicable | friendly. |
| anesthetic | a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations. |
| antagonistic | acting on opposition. |