SAT-9 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Zephyr
A gentle, low wind.
Veracity
Honesty; the quality of keeping to the truth.
Turgid
Enlarged by fluid; swollen or engorged.
Teem
To be excessively or abundantly filled with things.
Skepticism
An attitude of doubt or questioning that maintains a need of proof.
Rhapsody
An expression of exaltation or elation in writing or speech.
Rebuff
A refusal or rejection, especially one that is unexpected, harsh, abrupt.
Priggish
Excessively conceited or snobbish
Petrify
To cause to be hardened or stone like.
Paralyze
To make incapable of motion or movement.
Opinion
A belief or judgment; something held to be true but without conclusive knowledge
Melodious
Similar to or characterized by a pleasing and musical succession of sounds.
Meager
A small amount, often less than what is needed.
Liberate
To put at liberty; to set free.
Impugn
To challenge or attack an idea or statement as being untrue, especially to bring up arguments or facts against an idea or statement.
Gullible
Easily fooled or tricked
Extravagant
Immoderate and excessive in spending money.
Duplicity
Purposefully misrepresentation to deceive or defend.
Desist
To stop; to discontinue an action
Cranium
A skull, especially the case of the brain.
Cower
To cringe or crouch fearfully
Caricature
A representation, often a drawing that exaggerates or distorts features of the subject.
Bemoan
To complain.
Apathy
A lack of emotion or caring.
