SAT list 12 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
hypothetical
A
Theoretical; for the sake of argument.
2
Q
recalcitrant
A
Stubbornly disobedient.
3
Q
ambulatory
A
Able to walk; walking.
4
Q
diffidence
A
Shyness.
5
Q
drone
A
To talk on and on in a dull way.
6
Q
gullible
A
Overly trusting; willing to believe anything.
7
Q
marred
A
Damaged; bruised.
8
Q
nullify
A
To make unimportant.
9
Q
parsimony
A
Stinginess.
10
Q
propriety
A
Properness; correctness.
11
Q
rejuvenate
A
To make young and strong again.
12
Q
skeptical
A
Doubting (the opposite of gullible).
13
Q
tenacious
A
Tough; hard to defeat.
14
Q
animated
A
Alive; moving.
15
Q
authentic
A
Real.
16
Q
biased
A
Not neutral; on one side or the other.
17
Q
blithe
A
Free-spirited.
18
Q
dearth
A
A lack.
19
Q
divert
A
To change the direction of; to alter the course of; to amuse.
20
Q
enthrall
A
To thrill.
