All of my SAT VOCAB

Disparage

To speak of someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and lack of respect.

Iniquity

A grossly unfair behavior or wickedness.

Coherent

Logical and consistent; able to be understood clearly.

Mollify

To calm or soothe someone's feelings or temper.

Squalid

Extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty.

Predilection

A preference or special liking for something.

Vindicate

To clear someone of blame or suspicion.

Trove

A collection of valuable or delightful things.

Curb

To restrain or limit something.

Demographics

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Dissemble

To conceal one's true motives or feelings.

Elicit

To draw out a response or reaction.

Flout

To openly disregard a rule or convention.

Ignominy

Public shame or disgrace.

Implore

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Motley

Made up of diverse and often incongruous elements.

Affliction

A condition of pain, distress, or grief.

Heterodox

Contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard or norm; unorthodox

Salutary

Producing good effects; beneficial.(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant)

Staid

Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

Truncate

To shorten something by cutting off a part.

Lore

A body of knowledge, especially of a traditional or popular nature.

Illicit

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.

Eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Impose

To force something to be accepted or put in place.

Revere

To feel deep respect or admiration for something.

Scrutinize

To examine something very carefully.

Transient

Temporary; lasting only for a short time.

Abstain

To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly.

Cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Debunk

To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth or idea.

Apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Candid

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Dauntless

Showing fearlessness and determination.

Ebullient

Cheerful and full of energy.

Dogmatic

Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true.

Furtive

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt.

Languid

Weak or faint from illness or fatigue.

Recalcitrant

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude.

Bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Gregarious

Fond of company; sociable.

Nascent

Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Querulous

Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

Reticent

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Vociferous

Vehement or clamorous; expressing feelings loudly.

Alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness;eagerness

Insidious

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Obfuscate

To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.

Paragon

A model of excellence or perfection.

Quell

To put an end to something, typically by the use of force.

Rancor

Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

Spurious

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Wane

To decrease in vigor, power, or extent.

Zealous

Having or showing zeal; passionate.

Acrimonious

Angry and bitter in speech or tone.

Burgeoning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly.

Fecund

Capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth.

Obdurate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

Plethora

A large or excessive amount of something.

Surreptitious

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

Candor

The quality of being open and honest in expression.

Disseminate

To spread or disperse information widely.

Fortuitous

Happening by accident or chance rather than design.

Munificent

More generous than is usual or necessary.

Harangue

A lengthy and aggressive speech.

Lurid

Very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.

Obsequious

Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Tepid

Only slightly warm; lukewarm.

Venerate

To regard with great respect; revere.

Reproach

To express disapproval or disappointment.

Nefarious

Wicked or criminal.

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time.

Austere

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

Banal

So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Didactic

Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction.

Egregious

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Torpid

Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.

Penchant

A strong or habitual liking for something or a tendency to do something.

Acrid

Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

Esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people.

Invective

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Levity

Humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor.

Pithy

Concise and forcefully expressive.

Recluse

A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

Enervate

To cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality.

Demagogue

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices.

Auspicious

Conducive to success; favorable.

Vitriolic

Filled with bitter criticism or malice.

Indolent

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Lambaste

To criticize someone or something very harshly.

Oblique

Not explicit or done in a direct way.

Sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Infallible

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Subdued

Quiet and rather reflective or depressed.

Resolute

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Contemplate

To look thoughtfully for a long time at something.