SAT VOCAB (1)

lesson 1

^^Abase^^

To humiliate or degrade someone, often by lowering their self-esteem or social status.

^^Abdicate^^

To give up power or authority

%%Aberrant%%

describe something unusual or not the norm

Aberration

Deviation from the norm.

Abeyance

A state of suspension and temporary inactivity

^^Abhor^^

to regard someone/thing with disgust and hatred

Abhorrence

the act of intense hatred or disgust towards something or someone.

%%Abject%%

describe something extremely bad. sunk to lowest condition

^^Abridge^^

to paraphrase, shorting words by leaving out minor details

%%Abstemious%%

describe someone refraining to eat or drink.

%%Abstruse%%

describe something difficult to understand

^^Accede^^

to agree to a request

Accolade

a recognition of honor given to someone for their achievements

%%Accursed%%

describing doom for evil, misery

%%Acerbic%%

describe someones word as critical and bitter. (harsh words)

^^Acquiesce^^

to go along or agree with something with out protest (passive consent)

Acquiescence

go along or agree with something with out protest

%%Acrimonious%%

describes a bitter conversation/interaction

%%Adamant%%

describe someone thats firm on their opinion and wont change their mind

%%Adroit%%

describe someone handling complex task with ease (skillful and clever)

Aesthetic

the appreciation of visual pleasing qualities

%%Affable%%

describe someone friendly and approachable

%%Aloof%%

describe someone thats distant from others or when someone is disengage in social interaction

Altruism

selflessness, help others but don’t expect any in return

^^Amass^^

to gather or accumulate large quantity

%%Ambidextrous%%

describe someone that can use both hands. (write with both hands)

%%Ambiguous%%

describing something thats uncertain with 2 or more possible meanings

Ambivalence

mix feeling or feeling uncertain

%%Ambivalent%%

describes someone having mix feeling or being uncertain about something

%%Ambulatory%%

describe someone walking without the need of medical assistance