SAT 500+ Words

avarice

greed(noun)

abstract

theoretical or intangible concept, not based on physical realities(adj)

abstruse

difficult to understand; obscure(adj)

accolade

praise or award given as recognition for an achievement(noun)

acclaim

praise; applaude(verb)

acquiescent

compliant(adj)

acrimony

bitterness or ill feeling, often in speech or behavior(noun)

adamant

stubborn(adj)

adroit

skilled or clever in handling situations or tasks (adj)

advocate

to support or promote a cause or policy (verb)

affable

friendly and easy to talk to (adj)

affirmation

positive statement or declaration of belief.

alienate

to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged.

aloof

distant or uninvolved; emotionally detached.

altruistic

showing selfless concern for the well-being of others.

ambidextrous

able to use both hands equally well.

ambiguous

having several possible interpretations

ambivalence

the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

ameliorate

to improve an unpleasant situation