Final- SAT Vocabulary
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djbengteach on May 23, 2009
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 convivial | fond of feasting or partying |
| rectitude | moral integrity; uprightness |
| munificent | very generous or liberal in giving |
| prodigious | extraordinary in size, impressively large |
| acquiesce | to consent or comply passively without protest |
| acumen | keenness of the mind; shrewdness |
| aphorism | short, concise statement expressing a wise or clever observation or a general truth |
| assiduous | diligent, attentive or hardworking |
| auspicious | favorable; showing signs of good fortune |
| benevolent | doing or inclined to do good; kindly; charitable |
| boon | a welcome gift or blessing |
| cajole | persuade by flattery or promises; coax; sweet-talk |
| cavalier | casual; carefree or nonchalant |
| clandestine | held in or conducted in secrecy |
| convoluted | intricate, complex, complicated |
| cryptic | having a puzzling or mysterious meaning |
| curmudgeon | a harsh, unpredictable, an ill-tempered person |
| deference | consideration; thoughtfulness; done from respect |
| diffident | quiet, shy, lacking confidence |
| dogged | stubborn despite difficulties; persistent |
| ebullient | overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement; high-spirited |
| eclectic | drawn from many sources; varied |
| efficacious | effective as a means of remedy |
| eleemosynary | dependent upon or supported by charity |
| ephemeral | brief; short-lived; temporary; momentary |
| exegesis | an explanation or critical interpretation especially of the Bible |
| fastidious | processing or displaying careful, meticulous attention to detail |
| gregarious | sociable; extroverted; enjoying companionship |
| hedonist | a person who seeks pleasure, gratification |
| hegemony | predominant influence over another or others |
| histrionic | excessively dramatic or emotional; affected |
| idiosyncrasy | a behavior that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual |
| mercurial | quick or changeable in behavior |
| obstreperous | wild, rowdy, uncontrolled; riotous, noisy |
| panegyrize | to praise a person or event in a formal speech |
| parsimonious | stingy, extremely frugal, miserly |
| pellucid | transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity |
| pertinacious | holding firmly, even stubbornly to a belief |
| pithy | brief but meaningful and to the point |
| placid | sincere; tranquil; composed; sedate |
| proclivity | a natural tendency to do something |
| propitious | helpful or advantageous; favorable |
| prudence | cautious, clever, good judgment |
| pulchritude | great physical beauty and appeal |
| quagmire | a difficult or precarious situation; a predicament |
| reticent | of a silent nature, reserved in manner |
| serendipitous | being lucky in finding things you were not looking for; fortunate |
| sophomoric | great lack of maturity; immature judgment |
| zealot | a fervent and dedicated supporter of something; can be fanatical |
| zephyr | a gentle wind; a mild breeze |
| tenacious | steadfast; loyal, never giving up |
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