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SAT Hot Words 29 Flashcards

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850375492Acridbitter, harsh
850375493Ariddry, lacking water
850375494Aesthetichaving to do with artistic beauty
850375495Ascetica person who refrains from indulging in earthly pleasures
850375496Atheisticwithout a belief in any god
850375497Ambiguoushard to understand; unclear; open to more than one interpretation
850375498Ambivalenthaving conflicting feelings or opinions about something; unsure
850375499Coalesceto have different opinions join together; fuse; converge
850375500Convalesceto recover from an illness
850375501Delusiona false opinion or belief
850375502Allusionan indirect reference, often to a character or theme found in some work of literature
850375503Illusionsomething unreal that gives the appearance of being real; a misconception

Barron's Picture These SAT Words (complete) Flashcards

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405948623abstemiouseating and drinking in moderation; restricted to bare necessities
405948624abstractnot concrete; theoretical
405948625abstrusedifficult to understand
405948626acclaimapplaud; announce with great approval
405948627accoladeaward of merit
405948628acknowledgeto recognize; admit
405948629acquiesceagree without protesting
405948630adulationexcessive flattery or admiration
405948631adversaryopponent
405948632adversityhardship; misfortune
405948633advocateto argue in favor of
405948634aestheticpertaining to art or beauty
405948635affableeasily approachable; warm and friendly
405948636affirmationdeclaring something to be a true, positive statement
405948637aggregatetotal
405948638alleviaterelieve
405948639aloofapart; reserved
405948640altruisticunselfishly generous; concerned for others
405948641ambiguousunclear or doubtful in meaning
405948642ambivalencehaving contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes
405948643amorphousformless; lacking in shape or definition
405948644analogouscomparable
405948645anarchista person who seeks to overturn the established government; a person who favors abolishing authority
405948646animositybitter hostility; active hatred
405948647anomalyirregularity
405948648antagonismactively expressed hostility
405948649antediluvianextremely old
405948650antidotemedicine to counteract a poison or disease; something that relieves a harmful effect
405948651antiquatedold-fashioned; obsolete
405948652apathyindifferent
405948653appeasesoothe; relieve
405948654apprehensionfear
405948655arbitraryrandomly chosen
405948656archaicancient, out-of-date
405948657ardentvery enthusiastic; passionate
405948658arroganceoverbearing pride
405948659articulateable to express oneself clearly and effectively
405948660artifactobject made by human beings
405948661artisanmanually skilled worker; craftsman as opposed to artist
405948662ascendancycontrolling influence; domination
405948663asceticperson who leads a life of self-denial
405948664aspireseek to attain; long for
405948665assiduousearnest and persistent in undertaking a task
405948666assuageease or lessen; satisfy; soothe; alleviate
405948667astutewise; shrewd
405948668attributeexplain; relate to a cause
405948669audaciousdaring; bold
405948670austeresevere or stern; simple and unornamented
405948671authoritariansubordinating the individual to the state; completely dominating another's will
405948672autonomousself-governing
405948673avaricegreediness for wealth
405948674aversionfirm dislike
405948675beguilecharm; deceive by trickery
405948676beliecontradict; give a false impression
405948677benevolentgenerous; charitable
405948678benignshowing gentleness; exerting a beneficial influence; harmless
405948679bolstersupport; reinforce
405948680bombasticusing inflated language
405948681braggartboaster
405948682cajolecoax
405948683calculateddeliberately planned
405948684candorfrankness; open honesty
405948685capriciousunpredictable; fickle
405948686censureblame, criticize
405948687charlatana quack; pretender to knowledge
405948688coalescecombine; fuse
405948689colloquialpertaining to conversational or common speech
405948690compileassemble; gather; accumulate
405948691complacencyself-satisfaction; smugness
405948692compliancereadiness to yield; conformity
405948693composuremental calmness
405948694comprehensivethorough; inclusive
405948695concedeadmit; yield
405948696conciliatoryovercoming hostility or distrust
405948697concisebrief and compact
405948698conflagrationgreat fire
405948699confoundconfuse; puzzle
405948700contendassert earnestly
405948701contentiousquarrelsome; causing quarrels
405948702convictionstrongly held belief; judgement that someone is guilty of a crime
405948703cordialgracious; heartfelt
405948704corrodedestroy by chemical action; deteriorate
405948705criterionstandard used in judging
405948706crypticmysterious; hidden; secret
405948707culpabledeserving blame
405948708cursorydone with haste and little attention to detail
405948709debilitateweaken; enfeeble
405948710decorumorderliness and good taste in manners
405948711degradationhumiliation; degeneration
405948712deploreregret; disapprove of
405948713depravityextreme corruption; wickedness
405948714deprecateexpress disapproval of; belittle
405948715derideridicule; make fun of
405948716derivativeunoriginal; derived from another source
405948717deterrentsomething that discourages
405948718digressionwandering away from the subject
405948719diligencesteadiness of effort; persistent hard work
405948720disclosereveal
405948721discountdisregard; dismiss
405948722discriminatingable to see differences
405948723disdainscorn
405948724disinclinationa lack of inclination; reluctance
405948725dismissput away from consideration, reject, discount
405948726dispersescatter
405948727disputatiousargumentative; fond of arguing
405948728dissentdisagree
405948729divergentvarying; going in different directions from the same point
405948730documentprovide written evidence
405948731dogmaticarrogantly stating opinions without proof
405948732duplicitydeliberate deceptiveness
405948733eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from diverse sources
405948734egotismexcessive self-importance; conceit
405948735elatedoverjoyed; in high spirits
405948736elegypoem or song expressing grief
405948737elusivehard to grasp
405948738embellishadorn; ornament; add fictitious detail
405948739emulateimitate
405948740endorseapprove; support
405948741enmityill will; hatred
405948742ephemeralshort-lived; fleeting
405948743equivocalunclear in meaning; intentionally misleading
405948744erroneousmistaken
405948745eulogyexpression of praise, usually for funerals
405948746evanescentfleeting; vanishing (like ephemeral)
405948747exaltraise in rank or dignity; praise
405948748executeput into effect, carry out
405948749exemplaryserving as a model; outstanding
405948750exemplifyserve as an example of
405948751exhaustivethorough; comprehensive
405948752explicittotally clear; definite
405948753extolpraise; glorify
405948754extricatefree; disentangle
405948755exuberancejoyful enthusiasm; overflowing abundance
405948756facilitateto help bring about; make less difficult
405948757fallowplowed but not sowed; uncultivated
405948758falterhesitate
405948759fanaticismextreme devotion to a belief or cause
405948760fastidiousdifficult to please; very careful
405948761feasiblepractical
405948762flagrantconspicuously wicked; blatant; outrageous
405948763furtivesneaky; secretive
405948764garruloustalkative; wordy
405948765glacialvery slowly; like a glacier; extremely cold
405948766gluttonsomeone who eats and drinks excessively
405948767gregarioussociable
405948768guiledeceit; wiliness; cunning
405948769gullibleeasily deceived
405948770hamperobstruct; make more difficult
405948771hardystrong
405948772haughtinesspride; arrogance
405948773hedonistone who believes that please is the sole aim in life
405948774heresyopinion contrary to popular belief
405948775hierarchyarrangement by rank or standing
405948776homogeneouscomposed of identical parts
405948777hyperboleexaggeration; overstatement
405948778hypocriticalpretending to be virtuous; deceiving
405948779iconoclastattacking cherished traditions
405948780ignominydeep disgrace; shame or dishonor
405948781illusorydeceptive; not real
405948782immutableunchangeable
405948783impairinjure; hurt
405948784impeccablefaultless; having no flaws
405948785implementput into effect
405948786impudenceoffensive boldness
405948787inadvertentunintentional; as a result of oversight; careless (by mistake)`
405948788incitearouse to action
405948789inclusivetending to include all
405948790incongruousnot fitting; absurd
405948791inconsequentialinsignificant; unimportant
405948792incorrigiblenot correctable
405948793indifferentunmoved; unconcerned by; mediocre
405948794inducepersuade; bring about
405948795ingeniousclever; resourceful
405948796inherentfirmly established by nature or habit
405948797innateinborn
405948798innocuousharmless
405948799innovationchange; introduction of something new
405948800instigateprovoke; start; urge
405948801insularitynarrow-mindedness; isolation
405948802integrityuprightness; wholeness
405948803intimidatefrighten
405948804intrepidfearless
405948805ironicresulting in an unexpected and contrary outcome
405948806jocularsaid or done in jest
405948807lamentgrieve; express sorrow
405948808lavishextravagant; wasteful
405948809lingerloiter or dawdle; continue or persist
405948810listlesslacking in spirit or energy
405948811loftyvery high
405948812meanderwind or turn in its course
405948813mercenaryinterested in money or gain
405948814meticulouspainstaking; excessively careful
405948815miserlystingy
405948816mitigatemoderate in intensity
405948817moroseill-humored; sad; gloomy
405948818mosaicpicture made of colorful small inlaid tiles; something that resembles a mosaic
405948819mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; concerned with the commonplace
405948820munificentvery generous
405948821nefariousvery wicked
405948822nonchalanceindifference; lack of concern; composure
405948823notorietyill fame (being known widely and unfavorably)
405948824noveltysomething new; newness
405948825nurturenourish; educate; foster
405948826obliteratedestroy completely
405948827oblivionobscurity; forgetfulness
405948828obscureindistinct; not easily understood
405948829obstinatestubborn; hard to control or treat
405948830ominousthreatening
405948831opportunistone who sacrifices principles to gain advantage by taking advantage of circumstances
405948832opulenceextreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance
405948833oratorpublic speaker
405948834ornateexcessively or elaborately decorated
405948835pacifistone opposed to force; antimilitarist
405948836parodyhumorous imitation; spoof; takeoff
405948837partisanone-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party
405948838paucityscarcity
405948839penurysevere poverty; stinginess
405948840peripheralouter; marginal
405948841perpetuatemaking something last; preserve from extinction
405948842phenomenaobservable facts; subjects of scientific investigation
405948843pithyconcise; meaningful; substantial; meaty
405948844placatepacify; lessen the anger of
405948845polemicalaggressive in verbal attack; relating to argument or controversy
405948846ponderousweighty; unwieldy; dull, boring
405948847pretentiouspompous; making unjustified claims; outwardly extravagant
405948848prodigalwasteful; reckless with money
405948849profusionoverabundance; excess
405948850proliferationrapid growth; spread
405948851provinciallimited in outlook; unsophisticated
405948852quagmiresoft wet boggy land; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
405948853querulouscomplaining; fretful
405948854quiescencestate of being at rest; temporary inactivity
405948855ramblewander aimlessly
405948856rancorbitterness; hatred
405948857rantspeak in an angry or excited manner; rave
405948858rarefiedlofty; made less dense
405948859ratifyapprove formally; confirm; verify
405948860raucousharsh and shrill; disorderly and boisterous
405948861ravenousextremely hungry
405948862razedestroy completely
405948863recantretract a previous statement; openly confess error
405948864recountnarrate or tell; count over again
405948865rectifyset right; correct
405948866redundantunnecessary; repetitious; excessively wordy
405948867relegatebanish to an inferior position; delegate; assign
405948868remorseguilt; bitter regret
405948869repeldrive away; disgust
405948870reprehensibledeserving blame
405948871repudiatereject strongly as wrong; reject the authority of
405948872rescindcancel
405948873reserveself-restraint in expression
405948874resignedaccepting one's fate; unresisting
405948875restraintmoderation or self control; controlling force; restriction
405948876reticenceuncommunicativeness; reserve; inclination to silence
405948877retractwithdraw; take back
405948878rhetoricalpertaining to effective communication; insincere in language; characterized by overly elaborate, pompous language
405948879rigorseverity; strictness
405948880robustvigorous; strong
405948881sageperson celebrated for wisdom
405948882sanctionapprove; ratify
405948883satiricalmocking; characterized by sarcastic wit to attack or expose folly
405948884saturatesoak thoroughly
405948885savorytasty; pleasing, attractive, or agreeable
405948886scantymeager;insufficient
405948887scrupulousconscientious; extremely thorough
405948888scrutinizeexamine closely and critically
405948889seclusionisolation; solitude
405948890servileslavish; submissive
405948891sluggishslow; lazy; lacking energy
405948892sombergloomy; depressing; dark; drab
405948893soporificsleep-causing; marked by sleepiness
405948894sporadicoccurring irregularly
405948895stagnantmotionless; stale; dull
405948896stolidshowing little emotion
405948897stridentloud and harsh; insistent
405948898stupefiedmade numb; stunned; amazed
405948899subsidesettle down; descend; grow quiet
405948900superficialconcerned only with the obvious; shallow; near the surface
405948901superfluousunnecessary; excessive; overabundant
405948902surfeitindulge to excess in anything
405948903surreptitiousdone in a secret way; hidden
405948904sycophantself-seeker who tries to gain favor by flattering other people; bootlicker
405948905tantamountequivalent in effect or value
405948906tenacityfirmness; persistence
405948907terrestrialrelated to the earth; pertaining to the land
405948908threadbareworn through till the threads show ; shabby and poor
405948909tiradeextended scolding; long angry speech denouncing something
405948910torporphysical or mental inactivity; sluggishness; dormancy
405948911triflingtrivial; unimportant
405948912truncateshorten; cut the top off
405948913turmoilgreat commotion and confusion
405948914undermineweaken; sap
405948915uniformitysameness
405948916unwarrantedunjustified; groundless; undeserved
405948917vaporizeturn into vapor
405948918viablepractical or workable; capable of maintaining life
405948919virtuosohighly skilled artist
405948920virulentextremely poisonous; hostile; bitter
405948921whimsicalunpredictable; fanciful
405948922zealotfanatic; person who shows excessive zeal

Compiled SAT Words Flashcards

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1042603572ReserveCautious; Quiet
1042603573TheatricalityFlamboyant; Showy
1042603574IndispensableCrucial; Very Important
1042603575BanefulHateful; Troubling
1042603576ExpeditiousEfficient; Time-Saving
1042603577ConvolutedOverly Complicated
1042603578AntiquatedVery Old
1042603579TemperedModerate; Controlled
1042603580DocileObedient; Well Behaved
1042603581InfalliblePerfect; Incapable of being wrong
1042603582CompromisedDamaged; Negatively Affected
1042603583DoggednessPersistence
1042603584DispelledProved as false
1042603585VacillationGoing back and forth (usually between a decision)
1042603586FeasiblePossible; Do-able
1042603587HithertoPreviously
1042603588UnsightlyUgly
1042603589WaryCautious
1042603590UpheldContinued; Confirmed
1042603591DisgruntledUpset; Displeased
1042603592StymiedStopped; Thwarted
1042603593ObscureTo Cover; To Hide
1042603594SpuriousFalse; Harmful
1042603595DistortTo give a false or misleading account of; Misrepresent
1042603596WrenchingUpsetting
1042603597EnnoblingMaking feel noble
1042603598MultifacetedHaving many sides or types
1042603599AffinityFondness or Attraction
1042603600ConvictionsStrong Beliefs
1042603601DissentTo Disagree or Rebel
1042603602ParadigmA model or way of looking at things
1042603603ZenithHighest Point
1042603604FiascoOut of control situation; Disaster
1042603605PeripheryThe outside or the boundary
1042603606EpitomePerfect Example
1042603607PropheticTelling or predicting the future
1042603608ProvincialSimple; Rustic; Unsophisticated
1042603609ExpatriateA person no longer living in their country of origin
1042603610DepravitiesEvil or Immoral Characteristics
1042603611WaywardImmoral or Poorly Behaved
1042603612ExemplaryPerfect Example
1042603613MeritsGood Characteristics
1042603614KudosPraise or Complements
1042603615IndictmentsAccusations
1050574990ViableFeasible; Successful
1050574991RousingStirring; Exciting
1050574992PedestrianOrdinary or Normal
1050574993UnprecedentedNever having happened before
1050574994DerivativeTaken from something else
1050574995IneptIncapable or Clumsy
1050574996HaughtyArrogant; Looking down on others
1050574997JubilantOverjoyed
1050574998SuperciliousLooking down on others
1050574999PugnaciousBelligerent; Ready to fight
1050575000IndigencePoverty
1050575001PerfidyDishonesty; Decietfulness
1050575002AspersionAn Insult
1050575003UnintelligibleIncomprehensible
1050575004ErroneousWrong
1227852019IronicUsing something for its opposite meaning, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
1227852020FounderTo collapse; To fail; To cave in or sink
1227852021DispassionateNot influenced by strong emotion, so able to be rational and impartial
1227852022InsubstantialLacking strength and solidity
1227852023IndignantFeeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
1227852024TenableProvable, Supportable
1227852025DelusionA false belief or opinion
1227852026SubstantiatedSupported with proof or evidence; verified
1227852027ImpugnedTo attack as false; Challenge an argument
1227852028MollifiedCalmed; Pacified
1227852029FlotsamThe wreckage of a ship or its cargo found floating on or washed up by the sea
1227852030ReconnaissanceAn inspection or exploration of an area usually made by the military.
1227852031DecimationExtensive Destruction
1227852032RaimentClothing, Garments
1227852033SustenanceSomething that provides nourishment; Food needed to live
1227852034ChurlishLacking politeness, rude
1227852035LaconicBrief; Using words
1227852036MercurialQuick, shrewd and unpredictable
1227852037DisingenuousInsincere, not genuine
1227852038ImplacableUnable to be calmed down or made peaceful
1227852039PhlegmaticSlow-moving; Sluggish; Unemotional
1227852040DismayedDiscouraged; Struck with fear
1227852041EmphaticForcibly expressive; Expressed with emphasis
1227852042AnimateAlive
1227852043InvaluableToo valuable to measure; priceless
1227852044DeftSkillful, Nimble
1227852045LanguidLacking energy; indifferent; slow
1227852046ResilientAble to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly
1227852047DroopingHanging down; losing strength; becoming weak
1227852048CallousShowing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
1227852049ImpetuousActing suddenly without thought
1227852050VeiledConcealed or disguised
1227852051InclusiveComplete or comprehensive
1227852052VerboseExcessively wordy
1227852053MundaneCommon, ordinary, everyday
1227852054EdifyingProviding moral or intellectual instruction
1227852055SuccinctBrief, concise and clearly expressed
1227852056ProvocativeProvoking discussion; stimulating controversy; Arousing a reaction
1227852057PrognosisA prediction of the chance of recovery or survival from a disease
1227852058RetrenchmentCurtailment; reduction; retreat to reassess
1227852059PreeminenceThe fact of surpassing all others; superiority
1227852060EffusiveEmotionally excessive; Overly demonstrative; gushing
1227852061IncorrigibleNot able to be corrected; beyond control
1227852063TenuousHaving little substance or strength, flimsy, weak
1227852065IneffableIncapable of being expressed in words
1227852066IntrinsicBelonging naturally; essential
1227852068ConstituentBeing a part of a whole
1227852070EnigmaA puzzle or mystery
1227852072LushGrowing luxuriantly
1227852073GaudyFlashy; Showy
1227852075MisnomerAn unsuitable or misleading name
1227852077StringentStrict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling
1227852078ObtrusiveNoticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way
1227852079DivisiveCausing conflict, opposition
1227852081BucolicHaving to do with country life or farms
1227852083ProlificAbundantly productive; abundant, profuse
1227852084LugubriousSorrowful; Mournful; Dismal
1227852085SundryVarious; Miscellaneous
1227852086RemonstranceProtest; objection
1227852087EruditionDeep, extensive learning
1227852088LassitudeA state of diminished energy
1227852089FabricationThe making or creation of something
1227852090ChicaneryDeception by trickery or sophistry (usually politically or financially)
1227852091PedagogyThe art of profession of training, teaching or instructing
1227852092FoistedImpose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on
1227852093DeifyWorship, regard, or treat as a god
1227852094GarishlyIn a showy, gaudy way
1227852095ReconcileRestore friendly relations between
1227852096FacetiousJoking (often inappropriately); Humorous
1227852097ScrutinyCritical observation or examination
1227852098LaxNot sufficiently strict or careful; relaxed (limbs or muscles)
1227852099AnatomyScience concerned with the structure of humans, animals and other living organisms.

sat words moreee Flashcards

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686439274meleeconfusion, turmoil, fight
686439275inordinateexcessive
686439276turpitudeevil
686439277egregiousblatant show of evilness
687846047rusetrick
687846048rancorhatred
687846049dissoluteimmoral, improper.
687846050locutionunique expressions
687846051abstruseobscure, profound, difficult to understand
689736587calumnyfalse, libelous statements
689736588arbitrationsettling of a dispute

Hot Words SAT 5 Flashcards

words relating to lessening pain, tension, and/or conflict

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850370646allayto lessen fear; to calm; to relieve pain
850370647alleviateto lessen pain or discomfort
850370648ameliorateto make better; to lessen papin, difficulty, or tension
850370649appeaseto make tranquil or quiet, especially by giving into another's demands; to pacify
850370650assuageto alleviate; to lessen pain or conflict; pacify
850370651conciliateto win a person over through special considerations or persuasive methods; reconcile
850370652mediateto act as a go-between in settling conflicts or disputes between people or opposing sides
850370653mitigateto make or become less severe; to lessen pain or damage
850370654molifyto pacify; soothe, or appease; to make less severe or violent
850370655pacifyto calm; to make peaceful; to restore to a tranquil state
850370656placateto make calm; to soothe
850370657quellto pacify; to subdue; to quiet down

SAT hot words Unit 14 Flashcards

Unit 14: words relating to lacking energy or movement

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850372097indolentlazy; not wanting to do any work
850372098languora weak or lifeless feeling
850372099lassitudea tired feeling, usually resulting from depression or too much work
850372100lethargichaving little or no energy
850372101sedentaryhaving to do with sitting around a lot
850372102sluggishslow and lazy
850372103soporificsleep-inducing; sleepy
850372104stagnantlacking movement or energy
850372105torpidlacking energy; relating to inactivity; feeling sluggish

Hot Words SAT 10 Flashcards

words relating to problems, puzzlements, and disasters

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850371143adversitygreat trouble or difficulty
850371144conflagrationa huge fire; an inferno
850371145confoundingpuzzling; baffling
850371146cryptichidden; hard to understand; mysterious; obscure
850371147debaclea failure or breakdown
850371148enigmaa riddle or mystery; a puzzling or baffling matter or person
850371149labyrintha maze from which it's very hard to extricate or free oneself
850371150precariousdangerous or risky; uncertain
850371151quagmirea difficult or troubling situation; a swampy ground, bog, mire
850371152quandarya dilemma; a confusing or puzzling situation
850371153turbulencegreat unrest; turmoil or disorder
850371154turmoila turbulent scenario or situation; tumult

SAT Hot Words 32 Flashcards

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850375667hamperto hinder
850375668hardyhealthy and strong
850375669homogeneousof the same kind
850375670integrityholding firmly to values, such as honesty
850375671intrepidfearless
850375672lingerto hang around
850375673loftyvery high, towering
850375674mockto make fun of, to imitate
850375675nurtureto care for, to nourish
850375676proximitynearness
850375677opportunista person who seeks self-gain, even at the expense of others

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