[SAT] SUMMIT - Session 2 (2) (copy)

ignorant (adj)

not having much knowledge or information about sth

grip (v)

• to hold very tightly

• to have a powerful effect over sth

• to keep sb’s attention completely

lofty (adj)

having high principles or standards

ornate (adj)

having a lot of complicated decorations (can be used for language)

confront (v)

to face with difficult situation

disillusion (v)

to disappoint Sb by telling them an unpleasant truth about sth/sb

plague (v)

• to cause worried, pain or difficulties

• to annoy sb especially by asking repeated question

a plaque of sth (n)

a large number of things that are unpleasant or likely to cause damage

apparition (n)

a ghost or ghost-like image of a person who is dead

coerce (v)

to persuade sb forcefully to do sth that they unwilling to do

particularize (v)

to give details of sth

picky (adj)

(of a person) liking only particular things, difficult to please, careful about choosing only what they like

peculiar (adj)

unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way

disingenuous (adj)

slightly honest, or not speaking complete truth

boorish (adj)

very unpleasant and rude

rational (adj)

based on reason rather than emotions

compensate (v)

to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effects

put sth up (v)

to raise, build, increase sth