PSAT List 11
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26 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 arrogance | overconfidence |
| cynicism | the belief that all human action is motivated by selfishness |
| deliberate | (adj.) intentional, well thought out (vb.) to consider carefully |
| diversity | variety |
| dupe | a person easily deceived (tricked) |
| erratic | unpredictably eccentric |
| gullible | easily deceived |
| indecision | inability to decide |
| miser | one who saves greedily |
| obsessive | overly preoccupied |
| recluse | someone who lives in seclusion |
| reticent | untalkative, shy, reluctant to speak |
| slothful | lazy |
| strident | harsh, grating (irritating) |
| stoic | not affected by passion or feeling |
| sullen | sad, sulky |
| tactful | saying or doing the proper thing |
| taciturn | being few of words |
| tirade | a long, harsh, often abusive speech |
| torpid | without energy, sluggish |
| tranquillity | calmness, peacefulness |
| unwitting | unaware |
| vague | not precise, unclear |
| vengeful | wanting or seeking revenge |
| verbosity | the use of too many words |
| vociferous | loud |
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