AP Literature Vocabulary #18 SAT Words Flashcards

8891632732	ameliorate (v)	to make something better, particularly a bad situation or condition; to improve S: upgrade, modernize A: worsen, hinder	0
8891642564	banal (adj)	overused or common S: trite, predictable, trivial A: original, unique	1
8891645774	inundate (v)	to overwhelm as if being bombarded by a large quantity of water S: deluge, engulf A: underwhelm, moderate	2
8891651036	monomania (n)	an obsession with a single thing or idea S: fad, preoccupation, frenzy A: indifference, apathetic	3
8891659632	nefarious (adj)	exceedingly or undeniably evil S: degenerate, heinous A: honorable, respectable	4
8891662411	voluble (adj)	easily and readily speaking; fluent S: articulate, loquacious A: dull, inarticulate	5
8891666100	zenith (n)	the highest point; a peak of achievement S: culmination, maximum A: anticlimax, bottom, worse	6
8891671993	impugn (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, praise	7
8891677954	teem (v)	to be excessively or abundantly filled with things S: plentiful, prosperous A: lack, need, want	8
8891685424	turgid (adj)	enlarged by fluid; swollen or engorged S: bloated, distended A: deflated, shrunken	9
8891688954	exacerbate (v)	to make worse; to aggravate a problem or condition S: exasperate, worsen A: placate, soothe	10
8891693116	impetus (n)	a factor that causes action S: catalyst, incitation A: block, check, hindrance	11
8891697518	pandemic (adj)	widespread and pervasive; affecting everyone S: unrestricted, widespread A: limited, restricted	12
8891714181	reticent (adj)	unwilling to speak; tending to be silent S: taciturn, reserved A: unrestrained, communicative	13
8891717302	tacit (adj)	not stated outright but understood S: alluded, inferred A: elicit, expressed	14
8891720866	copious (adj)	appearing in large number S: liberal, lavish A: meager, scarce	15
8891724094	derision (n)	offensive attitude or speech; ridicule S: disparage, disdain A: compliment, flattery, praise	16
8891727653	disparage (v)	to speak poorly of S: disdain, dismiss, abuse A: approve, commend, laud	17
8891731183	equivocate (v)	to use words that have multiple meanings particularly in order to obscure the truth S: pervert, distort, warp A: honest, truthful	18
8891736107	maudlin (adj)	excessively emotional S: sentimental, sappy A: pragmatic, realistic	19