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Iolani SAT words 1B

Terms in this set (24)

AMBIVALENT
uncertain, mixed feelings, leaning both ways
AMELIORATE
improve, make better
[ANT:worsen]
AMENABLE
agreeable, consenting
[ANT:obstinate]
ANARCHY
chaos, disorder, cats and dogs living together
ANOMALOUS
out of place, learn 'anomaly' too.
ANTIPATHY
dislike
[ANT:affection]
APEX
peak, tip, acme
[ANT:nadir]
APPEASE
soothe, placate, assuage, give 'em what they want
ARID
dry, desiccated
[ANT:damp, wet]
ASCETIC
tough, austere, without luxuries, hermit-like
ASSIDUOUS
determined, diligent
[ANT:lax, slothful]
ASSUAGE
calm, make better
[ANT:pique]
ASTUTE
perceptive, intelligent
ASYLUM
place of refuge, a safe place--"to seek asylum"
ATONE
make up for, apologize
ATROPHY
wither, waste away from lack of use
ATYPICAL
unusual
[ANT:characteristic]
AUDACITY
boldness
[ANT:timidity, shyness]
AUGMENT
add to, increase, make bigger
[ANT:make smaller]
AUGUST
awe-inspiring, noble, like Emperor Augustus
AUSPICIOUS
good, positive
AUSTERE
stern, harsh
AVARICE
greed
AVERT
avoid
[ANT:cause]
She swerved to avert disaster.
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