SAT List 5 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Apathy
Lack of emotion or interest
Indifferent
Not caring one way or another; mediocre, lacking preference, neutral
Obscure
Unclear; clouded; partially hidden; hard to understand
Impartial
Unbiased, neutral
Objective
Without bias (as opposed to subjective)
Revere
To worship; to honor (reverend)
Discriminate
To differentiate; to make clear distinction; to see the difference
Denounce
To speak out against; to condemn
Innovate
To be creative; to introduce something new
Relevant
Important, pertinent
Candid
Honest; frank
Discernment
Insight, ability to see things clearly
Disdain
Arrogant scorn; contempt
Abstract
Theoretical substance
Temperate
Moderate, restrained
Enigma
Mystery
Inevitable
Unavoidable, bound to happen
Eccentric
Not conventional, a little kooky, irregular
Provincial
Limited in outlook to one’s own small corner of the works; narrow
Futile
Hopeless; without effect
Diverse
Varied
Benevolent
Kind; good hearted; generous
Pious
Reverent, or devout; outwardly (sometimes falsely) reverent or devout
Conciliatory
Making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through good will
