SAT Flashcards
(24 cards)
Inquisitor
Person making an inquiry, often harsh
Idle
Not active or in use
Astute
Having the ability of clever assessment
Sharp, intelligent
Impeachment
Process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity.
Misdemeanor
Minor wrong doing
Inimical
Harmful
Unfriendly
Indignation
Anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment
Petty
Of little importance
Undermine
Erode
Damage, weaken
Discord
Disagreement between people
Invidious
Unpleasant
Unfair
Contrivance
Device, appliance
Beget
Bring life to
Give rise to
Inaugurate
Initiate, begin
Impugn
Call into question
Dexterity
Skill in performing task
Stalemate
僵局
Stark
Sharp, complete, clear.
The stark reality of death
Infatuate
Be inspired with an intense but short-lived passion.
She is infatuated with him.
Diffidence
Modesty or shyness resulted from a lack of confidence.
Pusillanimous
Lack of courage or determination
Preposterous
Incongruous, inviting ridicule
Hindsight
Understanding the nature of an event after its happening
Kindle
Call forth