SAT List 16
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morgansisk on May 13, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Abate (v.) | (of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense of widespread Syn- subside, lessen, decrease, diminish, weaken Ant- heighten, rise, intensify, escalate, strengthen, augment |
| Abet (v.) | encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense Syn- assist, aid, benefit, service, sponsor, collaborate with Ant- hinder, hamper, obstruct, impede |
| Copious (adj.) | abundant in supply or quantity Syn- abundant, surfeit, bountiful, extensive, productive, prolific, fruitful, ample Ant- sparse, scant, scanty, scarce |
| Credulity (n.) | a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true Syn- gullibility, trustfulness Ant- skepticism |
| Immutable (adj.) | unchanging over time or unable to be changed Syn- steady, motionless, fixed, set, rigid, permanent, established Ant- mutable, mobile, moveable, transient |
| Infamous (adj.) | well-known for some bad quality or deed Syn- notorious, disreputable, dishonorable, dishonorary Ant- reputable, honorable, prestigious, established, trustworthy |
| Luminary (n.) | a person who inspires or influences others, esp. one prominent in a particular sphere Synonyms- leading light, guiding light, inspiration, role model, personage, somebody Antonyms- nobody, no one |
| Mendicant (adj.) (n.) | given to begging, a beggar Syn- codger, moocher Ant- none |
| Nadir (n.) | the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization Synonyms- lowest point, lowest level, all-time low, bottom, rock-bottom Antonyms- zenith, highest point, high point, crowning point, height, top, acme, peak, pinnacle, apex, apogee, crown, crest, summit, climax, |
| Nondescript (adj.) | lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics Synonyms- undistinguished, unremarkable, unexceptional, featureless, characterless, faceless, unmemorable, unremarkable, indefinite Antonyms- distinctive, distinguishing, characteristic, typical, individual, particular, extraordinary |
| Quandary (n.) | a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation Synonyms- predicament, plight, difficult situation, awkward situation; trouble, muddle, mess, confusion, difficulty, dilemma, QUAGMIRE, CRISIS Antonyms- none |
| Respite (n.) | a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant Synonyms- rest, break, breathing space, interval, intermission, interlude, recess, lull, pause, time out; relief, relaxation, repose Antonyms- none |
| Notoriety (n.) | famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed Synonyms- infamy, disrepute, ill repute, bad name, dishonor, discredit, ill fame, egromerunt, shame, disgrace Antonyms- honor, famed, renown, repute |
| Taciturn (adj.) | (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little Synonyms- untalkative, uncommunicative, reticent, unforthcoming, quiet, secretive, tight-lipped, buttoned-up, close-mouthed; silent, mute, dumb, inarticulate; reserved, withdrawn, ALOOF, unreadable Antonyms- talkative, chatty, loquacious, garrulous, voluble, conversational, communicative; gossipy, babbling |
| Zenith (n.) | the highest point reached by a celestial or other object Synonyms- highest point, high point, crowning point, height, top, acme, peak, pinnacle, apex, apogee, crown, crest, summit, climax Antonyms- nadir, lowest point, bottom |
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