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rock sat vocab final
sat vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| impertinent | rude or overly bold |
| impudent | offensively bold |
| stupefy | to stun or make stupid |
| futile | producing no result |
| reticence | hesitant to speak or act |
| taciturn | using few words |
| strive | to exert a great deal or force |
| laconic | to the point |
| telepathy | read an others thoughts |
| belligerent | hostile warlike |
| truculent | brutal savage |
| charlatan | con artist |
| vilify | speak bad about a person |
| denounce | to publicly accuse |
| serene | peaceful |
| tranquility | peace and quiet |
| novice | beginner |
| neophyte | beginner |
| sanctuary | place of safety |
| presumptuous | excessively forward |
| subtlety | delicateness |
| superficial | only on the surface |
| unnerving | cause nervousness |
| wry | ironically funny |
| witty | clever |
| reign | to rule |
| supercilious | uncaring arrogant |
| haughty | overly proud |
| duped | fooled or tricked |
| deluded | deceived |
| provoke | to stir up |
| persecution | abuse of group |
| sycophant | flattering to authority |
| unsound | unstable |
| fluid | flowing |
| plethora | large amount |
| irascible | irritated |
| querulous | whiny, complaining |
| extol | praise highly |
| laud | compliment |
| revers | worship |
| venerate | admiration or awe |
| cajole | to persuade |
| commiserate | express sorrow |
| empathy | share others feelings |
| coalesce | unite |
| acquiesce | accept |
| subjugate | conquer |
| domineer | control |
| abase | to embarrass |
| berate | scold angrily |
| fortitude | mental strength |
| longevity | long life |
| brusque | blunt |
| tenacious | stub-urn |
| resolute | strong willed |
| ebullient | energetic |
| versatile | many talents |
| ephemeral | fleeting short lived |
| ubiquitous | common |
| meticulous | attentive |
| mitigate | make less severe |
| brevity | shortness of time |