Week 6 SAT Vocab

Coin

(v) to devise a new word or phrase

Stock

(adj) a stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film

Currency

(n) general acceptance or use; prevalence

Bent

(n) a strong tendency

Court

(v) to attempt to gain favor or support of a person or group

Negotiate

(v) to successfully travel through, around, or over obstacle or terrain

Temper

(v) to soften; to moderate; to mitigate

Pedestrian

(adj) undistinguished; ordinary

Cavalier

(adj) having an arrogant attitude

Sanction

(n) an official approval or disapproval for an action

Compromise

(v) to reduce the quality or value of something; to jeopardize or place at risk

Channel

(v) to direct or guide along a desired course

Qualify

(v) to modify; to limit by adding exceptions or restricting conditions

Personification, Epitome; Paragon; Quintessence

(n) a perfect example; embodiment

Lambaste

(v) denounce; strongly criticize

Quiescent

(adj) marked by inactivity; in a state of quiet repose