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AP Literature Vocabulary #18 SAT Words Flashcards

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8891632732ameliorate (v)to make something better, particularly a bad situation or condition; to improve S: upgrade, modernize A: worsen, hinder0
8891642564banal (adj)overused or common S: trite, predictable, trivial A: original, unique1
8891645774inundate (v)to overwhelm as if being bombarded by a large quantity of water S: deluge, engulf A: underwhelm, moderate2
8891651036monomania (n)an obsession with a single thing or idea S: fad, preoccupation, frenzy A: indifference, apathetic3
8891659632nefarious (adj)exceedingly or undeniably evil S: degenerate, heinous A: honorable, respectable4
8891662411voluble (adj)easily and readily speaking; fluent S: articulate, loquacious A: dull, inarticulate5
8891666100zenith (n)the highest point; a peak of achievement S: culmination, maximum A: anticlimax, bottom, worse6
8891671993impugn (v)to challenge or attack and idea or statement as being untrue, especially to bring up arguments or facts against an idea or statement S: criticize, disaffirm A: flatter, praise7
8891677954teem (v)to be excessively or abundantly filled with things S: plentiful, prosperous A: lack, need, want8
8891685424turgid (adj)enlarged by fluid; swollen or engorged S: bloated, distended A: deflated, shrunken9
8891688954exacerbate (v)to make worse; to aggravate a problem or condition S: exasperate, worsen A: placate, soothe10
8891693116impetus (n)a factor that causes action S: catalyst, incitation A: block, check, hindrance11
8891697518pandemic (adj)widespread and pervasive; affecting everyone S: unrestricted, widespread A: limited, restricted12
8891714181reticent (adj)unwilling to speak; tending to be silent S: taciturn, reserved A: unrestrained, communicative13
8891717302tacit (adj)not stated outright but understood S: alluded, inferred A: elicit, expressed14
8891720866copious (adj)appearing in large number S: liberal, lavish A: meager, scarce15
8891724094derision (n)offensive attitude or speech; ridicule S: disparage, disdain A: compliment, flattery, praise16
8891727653disparage (v)to speak poorly of S: disdain, dismiss, abuse A: approve, commend, laud17
8891731183equivocate (v)to use words that have multiple meanings particularly in order to obscure the truth S: pervert, distort, warp A: honest, truthful18
8891736107maudlin (adj)excessively emotional S: sentimental, sappy A: pragmatic, realistic19

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