SAT Vocab List 7 & 8
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Philanthropy | love of humanity; giving to others (as money) |
| Languid | lacking energy; not energetic |
| Astute | shrewd, sharp, keen in judgment |
| Disparage | to speak of in a belittling manner |
| Engender | to come into existence |
| Acclaim | to approve of |
| Lethargic | drowsy |
| Novel | new, unusual |
| Ambivalent | uncertain, indecisive |
| Indolent | lazy |
| Benign | beneficial, kind; not malignant |
| Amiable | pleasant, good-natured |
| Laud | to praise |
| Caustic | sarcastic, biting, acidic |
| Atrophy | to waste away physically |
| Alleviate | to reduce, lessen |
| Vacillate | to sway |
| Ephemeral | short-lived |
| Deference | respect |
| Relegate | to assign or exile |
| Condone | to forgive |
| Dissent | to disagree |
| Conciliate | to reconcile, placate or win over |
| Incessant | continuous |
| Disparity | difference |
| Rigor | hardship |
| Conventional | customary, usual |
| Profuse | abundant, extravagant |
| Expedient | serving one's interest, convenient |
| Fastidious | excessively neat, overly critical |
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