Ssat Vocab

words are pulled from practice tests + workbook

Ephemeral

lasting for a very short time; fleeting or transient.

Candid

truthful and straightforward; frank.

Altruism

the selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Euphenism

A mild, indirect, or polite word or expression substitute for one considered to be too harsh, blunt, or offensive

Evanscent

lasting for a short time

Indignant

feeling or showing anger + annoyance bc of unjust thing

Tirade

long, angry, passionate, speech that expresses disapproval (rant)

Diatribe

bitter or angry speech (long) that heavily criticizes

Venerate

to regard or treat someone/something with extream respect/awe

Lionize

to treat someone as a celebrity or a person of great importance

Plebian

common, ordinary, or lacking refinement

Truncate

to make something shorter by removing part of it

Curtail

to reduce/limit/restrict something from being complete

Augment

to make something stronger/better by adding to it

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action; unyielding

Intransigent

Unwilling/refusing to change (no compromise)

Ambivalent

Having mixed, conflicting, or opposing feelings

Equivocal

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or uncertain

Amorphous

lacking in definite form, distince shape, or clear structure

Contrite

feeling/expressing guilt, deep sorrow, and remorse for one’s bad actions

Penitent

feeling or expressing remorse or guilt for one’s wrongdoing

Prudent

acting with carefuly with good judgement, wisdom and foresight to avoid unnecessary mistakes/delays

Judicious

Having, showing, or done with good judgment and wisdom

Enmity

a deep-seated, intense, or long-lasting feeling of hatred, ill will, or active opposition toward someone or something