sat vocab 8
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 enervate | to weaken, to drain of strength or energy |
| respective | individual, particular |
| incessant | not ceasing |
| inhabitant | a person who lives in a certain place |
| disheveled | untidy, disarranged, out of place and order |
| daunting | discouraging, disheartening, intimidating |
| rancid | having a disgusting smell or taste |
| fetid | stinking, having a foul smell, as of decay |
| intolerable | unbearable, agonizing |
| judicious | characterized by good jugement, sensible, wise |
| spontaneous | occurring naturally or without practice or forethought |
| decadent | showing moral decline or decay |
| loquacious | talkative, esp. excessively |
| vitality | energy, liveliness, pep |
| tedium | bored, tiresome quality or state |
| regrettable | unfortunate, causing or deserving regret |
| avid | enthusiastic, having a keen interest in or intense desire for something |
| hyperbole | intentional and obvious exaggeration for emphasis or effect |
| frank | open and direct in expression, expressed without restraint |
| sage | wise and experienced person, respected for having good sound judgement |
| gracious | kind and courteous |
| dogmatic | stating opinions in an overbearing manner, opinionated, dictatorial |
| plethora | an excessive amount |
| laborious | requiring hard work and diligence |
| insidious | evil or treacherous in a sly, underhand manner |
| shrouded | hidden, covered |
| lucid | easily understood, clear, plain |
| wily | sly, cunning, crafty, full of wiles |
| deceptive | misleading, intended to deceive |
| insolent | boldly insulting and disrespectful |
| aberration | a deviation or departure from what is usual, normal, or expected |
| unpredictable | difficult or impossible to predict or known in advance |
| memorable | worth remembering |
| emulate | to try to do as well as or better than, esp. by imitating |
| savory | tasty, flavorful, appetizing, appealing to the taste or smell |
| altruism | devotion to the welfare and needs of others rather than oneself; unselfish concern for others |
| pallid | pale, lacking color or liveliness |
| unparalleled | without parallel or equal, matchless |
| vague | not clear or plain in meaning or form |
| juvenile | childish, immature |
| compelling | forceful, commanding attention, having a powerful effect |
| invaluable | worth more than can be estimated, priceless |
| merits | inherent qualities, good or bad |
| subjective | personal, individual, or of pert. to only to a particular person |
| overt | done or shown openly, not concealed |
| stupefy | to put into a stupor, a state of mental numbness or paralysis, a daze |
| keen | intellectually sharp or sensitive |
| superficial | shallow, lacking in depth or substance |
| spurious | false, not genuine, legitimate, or valid |
| solicitous | concerned, worried |
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