Tle's very useful SAT Words

SAT words I've encounter while studying SAT

compelling

evoking interest, attention, or adimiration ins a powerfully irresistible way.

imperative

of vital importance; crucial

enticing

attractive or tempting; alluring

coercive

relating to or using force or threats

arbitrary

based on random choice rather than reason

dissonant

lacking harmony

convivial

friendly, lively, and enjoyable

somber

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy

dispute

a disagreement, argument, or debate

merit

the quality of being particularly good or worthy

subvert

undermine the power and authority

pedagogy

the method and practice of teaching (subject or theoretical concept)

excruciating

intensely painful

folly

lack of good sense; foolishness

exultation

a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation

idiosyncratic

peculiar (odd) or individual

melodrama

dramatic in an exaggerated, sensational way

insignia

a badge of distinguishing mark (medals, crowns of monarch, etc.)

courteous

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

epitomizing

be a perfect example of, summary

frivolous

not having any serious purpose or value

pretentious

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance; showoff

subversive

intended to undermine or overthrow authority

leisure

free time

sardonic

grimly mocking or cynical

rigid

not able to be changed or adapted

unanimous

fully in agreement

tenuous