SAT SET 3

provocative

causing a strong reaction or emotional response, often intentionally.

subjective

influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

supplant

to replace or take the place of something or someone else, often by force or cunning.

analogous

similar, comparable

condescending

having or showing a feeling of superiority; patronizing.

disparate

essentially different or distinct in kind; not allowing comparison.

dogmatic

narrow-minded

elucidate

to make something clear or easy to understand; to explain.

emulate

to match or imitate something or someone

epitome

a perfect example of a quality or type.

equivocal

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

guillable

easily deceived or tricked

Idiosyncrasy

a characteristic, habit, or trait that is unique to an individual.

Incompetent

lacking the necessary ability or skills to perform a task.

Incredulous

unwilling or unable to believe something.

Inherent

existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.

notorious

famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

oppress

to keep someone in hardship or subjugation, often through unjust use of power (đàn áp)

perplex

bewilder, confuse

petty

trivial, little significant

reiterate

to emphasize or to say something again for clarity

scrupulous

diligent, thorough

superfluous

unnecessary

sustain

to strengthen or support

venerated

regarded with great respect, revere

vigor

physical strength and good health

wary

alert and cautious of possible dangers

alienate

to cause someone to feel isolated

animate

give inspiration

ardor

enthusiasm or passion