English 3 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards
(25 cards)
undecided;unable to choose
ambivalent
generous;concerned for others
altruistic
lean,gaunt;sharp-cornered
angular
overbearingly assuming;proud
arrogant
contempt;intense dislike
aversion
to percieve;to differentiate
discern
to speak badly of; to degrade
disparage
inequality in age,rank,or degree
disparity
to decorate;to adorn;to ornament
embellish
quiet;little saying.
taciturn
to praise;to extol
laud
not clear;vague
obscure
to originate;to produce
engender
strong disinclination dislike
disdain
harmless;innocent
innocuous
boring and stupid
insipid
to mourn;to wail
lament
showy;pretentious
ostentatious
wastefully extravagant;lavish
prodigal
to disown;to reject;to disavow
repudiate
reserve;taciturnity,silence.
reticence
to honor;to worship
revere
calm;placid
serene
delicate;elusive,not obvious.
subtle