SAT 10 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does ‘truncate’ mean?
To shorten by cutting off
Commonly used in contexts involving text or data processing.
Define ‘baneful’.
Causing woe; harmful; poisonous
Often used to describe something that has a detrimental effect.
What does ‘circumspect’ mean?
Careful, cautious
Implies a consideration of potential consequences.
What does it mean to ‘admonish’ someone?
To warn or caution in counsel
Typically involves advising against certain actions.
What is ‘tantamount’?
Equivalent in value or significance
Used to indicate that two things are essentially the same in effect.
Define ‘neologism’.
A new word, expression, or usage; the creation or use of new words or senses
Common in linguistics and literature.
What is a ‘respite’?
A period of relief or rest
Often refers to a break in stressful situations.
What does ‘capitulate’ mean?
To surrender
Often used in military or negotiation contexts.
Define ‘aphorism’.
A concise statement of a truth or principle
Frequently used in philosophical discussions.
What does it mean to ‘confute’ something?
To prove wrong; to refute decisively
Involves presenting evidence against an argument.
Define ‘dexterous’.
Skillful in the use of hands or body; clever
Often describes someone adept at physical tasks.
What does it mean to ‘entice’ someone?
To attract by offering reward or pleasure
Commonly used in marketing and persuasion.
What does ‘indolent’ mean?
Habitually lazy; idle
Often describes a lack of effort or activity.
Define ‘perfunctory’.
Unenthusiastic; careless
Implies a lack of genuine interest or effort.
What does ‘vapid’ mean?
Lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force
Often describes dull or uninspired things.
What is a ‘visage’?
A face or facial expression
Often used in literary contexts to convey emotion.
Define ‘slovenly’.
Messy, untidy, careless
Often refers to personal appearance or habits.
What does ‘stolid’ mean?
Unemotional; lacking sensitivity
Describes individuals who do not easily display emotions.
What does ‘taciturn’ mean?
Inclined to silence, habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little
Often describes a person’s communication style.
Define ‘egregious’.
Extremely bad
Used to emphasize the severity of a fault or offense.
