SAT Words 1

	A critical judge of art, especially one with thorough knowledge and sound judgment of art.
	Stealthy or sly, like the actions of a thief.
	recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances; a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids;
	foolishness; recklessness
	unselfish concern for others
	a fervent expression or song of joy or praise
	a principal idea, feature, theme, or element; a repeated or dominant figure in design
	harmless, inoffensive, insignificant
	puzzling; confusing
	belittling towards others; ex. Your derogatory remark was hurtful.
	in praise of, ex. adulatory (praising) remarks
	deserving of blame or punishment--a highly negative adjective
	to see clearly, recognize
	a scholar who makes needless and inopportune display of his learning.
	a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons
	model of excellence/perfection
	one who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something
	an uncultured, materialistic person who is indifferent or hostile to artistic and intellectual activites
	given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive
	refined in manner or style, suave
	to violate the sacred character of a place
	activity attempting to undermine government: an action, plan, or activity intended to undermind or overthrow
	a servile flatterer, especially of those in authority or influence.
	a person new to a field; a beginner
	aimless follower of the arts; amateur; dabbler
	one who espouses a cause or pursues an object in an immoderately partisan manner; a fanatic
	stinginess; cheapness
	absolute; explicit; unconditional
	ambiguous OR intended to mislead