SAT words - Set 2

Corroborate (v)

to confirm; to back up with evidence

Amorous (adj)

feeling loving, especially in a romantic sense

Decorous (adj)

proper; in good taste

Expedite (v)

to speed up the progress of

Idyllic (adj)

naturally peaceful

Juxtapose (v)

to place side by side

Incandescent (adj)

brilliant; giving off heat or light

Exasperate (v)

to annoy thoroughly

Discordant (adj)

lacking harmony or agreement

Volatile (adj)

highly unstable; explosive

Distend (v)

to swell; to extend

Fecund (adj)

fertile; productive

Sage (n)

a wise man; to be wise through experience and reflection

Vacuous (adj)

lacking ideas or intelligence

Deride (v)

to ridicule

Benevolent (adj)

generous, kind

Scrutinize (v)

to examine very carefully

Histrionic (adj)

overly dramatic

Didactic (adj)

intended to teach; morally instructive

Assail (v)

to attack with words or force