SAT Vocab 10

fidelity

(n.) loyalty, devotion

infamy

(n.) notoriety, extreme ill repute

maverick

(n.) independent, nonconformist person

paragon

(n.) a model of excellence or perfection

penchant 

(n.) a tendency, partiality, preference

pinnacle

(n.) the highest point

platitude

(n.) an uninspired remark, cliche

rancor

(n.) deep, bitter resentment

reprieve

(n.) a temporary delay of punishment

ruse

(n.) a trick

veneer

(n.) a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, facade

antithesis

(n.) the absolute opposite

behemoth

(n.) something of tremendous power or size

cadence

(n.) a rhythm, progression of sound

consensus

(n.) an agreement of opinion

depravity

(n.) wickedness

guile

(n.) deceitful, cunning behavior

interlocutor

(n.) someone who participates in a dialogue or conversation

laceration

(n.) a cut, tear

larceny 

(n.) obtaining another's property by theft or trickery