SAT VOCABB

altruism

unselfish devotion to the welfare of others

complicity

involvement in wrongdoing

hovel

a miserable living place

cynosure

center of attraction

epicurean

devoted to sensual pleasure, especially in food

didactic

intended to teach

conceit;

an exaggerated personal opinion that reflects an inflated sense of self-importance or creativity.

adage

a traditional saying expressing a common observation or lesson that is often true

subterfuge

a trick or a dishonest way of achieving something

altruism

unselfish devotion to the welfare of others

collusion

secret, illegal cooperation between people

truculent

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressive

parapet

a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.

peripatetic

travelling from place to place, especially working or based in various places.

raconteur

a person who tells stories in an interesting and amusing way.

chafe

to irritate or annoy.

specious

having a deceptive attractiveness or allure; seemingly plausible but actually wrong.

scrupulous

extremely attentive to details, thorough

hallmark

a distinguishing characteristic or feature that denotes quality or authenticity

gauge

to measure or assess something

antithetical

directly opposed or contrasted

conscientious

wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

profound

having deep meaning or significance; intense in effect

fictitious

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

lamented

expressed sorrow or regret over something, often in a passionate way.

augmented

made greater, increased in size or amount

stipulated

specified or demanded a condition or requirement in an agreement or contract.

equivocal

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

copious

abundant in quantity; plentiful.

emissaries

individuals sent on a mission, often as diplomatic representatives or messengers.

harbingers

things that foreshadow or signal the approach of something, a forerunner or precursor

subordinates

individuals who are lower in rank or position within an organization, often reporting to someone in a higher authority.

jarring

causing a shock or jolt; strikingly discordant or clashing in nature, unpleasant, harsh

disseminate

to spread or distribute widely, particularly information or knowledge.

ameliorate

to make something better or improve a situation

endorse

to declare public approval

overturn

reverse, invalidate

censure

express extreme disapproval of

apathy

indifference

indoctrinated

to teach, brainwash until someone accepts a belief

appease

pacify, soothe; satisfy

pernicious

harmful

insular

narrowminded, limited

expound

present/explain

protract

prolong, delay

elide

delete, shorten