SAT Practice Flashcards
Surfeit
An excessive amount of something.
Modicum
A small quantity of a particular thing, esp, something considered desirable or valuable.
Juxtaposition
The act of positioning close together (or side by side)
Phlegmatic
(Of a person) Having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
Apathetic
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Conciliatory
Intended or likely to placate or pacify
Reputable
Having a good reputation
Penurious
Extremely poor; poverty stricken.
Frugal
Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
Flabbergasted
To cause to be overcome with astonishment;astound.
Miffed
A petulant, bad-tempered mood; a huff
Jaded
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something
Wary
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
Embittered
To make bitter in flavor or feelling
Humdrum
Lacking excitement or variety, dull, monotonous.
