SAT 9 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does it mean to accentuate?
To emphasize, stress, highlight
Used often in contexts where one wants to draw attention to specific details.
Define accost.
To approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way
Commonly used when discussing interactions that may be confrontational.
What does docile mean?
Yielding to supervision, direction, or management
Often describes individuals or animals that are easy to manage.
What is a surfeit?
An excessive amount
Typically used in contexts discussing overindulgence.
Define nuance.
Subtle variation in color, meaning, or some other quality
Important in discussions of art, literature, and communication.
What does beatific mean?
Displaying or imparting joy
Often associated with serene happiness.
What is vacillation?
To swing indecisively from one course of action to another
Describes a lack of commitment or certainty.
Define lassitude.
(n.) Weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
Can be a result of mental fatigue or physical exhaustion.
What does garrulous mean?
Very talkative; loquacious
Often describes someone who talks excessively about trivial matters.
What is a myriad?
An extremely large number
Can refer to a vast quantity of items or ideas.
Define noxious.
Physically or mentally destructive, or harmful to human beings
Typically used in discussions of toxins or harmful behaviors.
What does quagmire refer to?
A difficult situation
Often used metaphorically to describe complex problems.
What does somber mean?
Dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
Commonly used to describe moods or atmospheres.
Fill in the blank: Unawares means _______.
By surprise; unexpectedly
Often used in contexts where individuals are caught off guard.
What is suffrage?
The right to vote
Central to discussions of democracy and civil rights.
Define cloister.
A tranquil, secluded place
Often refers to environments conducive to meditation or reflection.
What does incongruous mean?
Inappropriate; out of place
Used to describe situations or elements that do not fit well together.
Define aloof.
Apart, indifferent
Often describes a person’s demeanor as emotionally detached.
What does harrowing mean?
Extremely distressing; terrifying
Commonly used to describe experiences that evoke deep emotional pain.
Define chronic.
Continuing for a long time
Often used in medical contexts to describe long-lasting conditions.
