SSAT Set 2 (Learn Mode)

Vaunt (v.)

To boast about or praise something excessively, especially one's own achievements or abilities.

Zenith (n.)

The highest point or greatest level of success, power, or achievement that something reaches.

Ambiguous (adj.)

Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation, making something unclear or uncertain.

Amnesty (n.)

An official pardon granted by a government to a group of people, often for political offenses.

Bestride (v.)

To stand or sit with one leg on either side of something; can also mean to dominate or tower over something.

Cacophonous (adj.)

Producing a harsh, unpleasant mixture of loud sounds that clash with one another.

Castigate (v.)

To criticize, scold, or punish someone very severely, especially for wrongdoing or poor behavior.

Divulge (v.)

To reveal information that was previously secret, private, or not intended to be shared.

Dogmatic (adj.)

Expressing opinions as unquestionably correct while refusing to consider opposing viewpoints or evidence.

Extricate (v.)

To free someone or something from a difficult, dangerous, or complicated situation.

Idiosyncrasy (n.)

A distinctive or unusual habit, characteristic, or way of behaving that is particular to an individual.

Inundate (v.)

To overwhelm someone with an excessive amount of something; literally, to flood an area with water.

Laconic (adj.)

Using very few words to express oneself, often in a brief, direct, or seemingly unfriendly manner.

Maverick (n.)

An independent-minded person who refuses to follow the conventional ideas, rules, or expectations of a group.

Odious (adj.)

Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or deserving of strong hatred or disgust.

Pedagogue (n.)

A teacher or educator, particularly one who emphasizes formal instruction or rigid teaching methods.

Penitence (n.)

A feeling of genuine sorrow or regret for having done something wrong, often accompanied by a desire to make amends.

Placate (v.)

To calm someone who is angry or upset, often by satisfying their demands or offering reassurance.

Subterfuge (n.)

A deceptive strategy or dishonest action used to hide one's true intentions or avoid an unwanted situation.

Taciturn (adj.)

Habitually quiet and reserved, speaking very little and generally avoiding unnecessary conversation.

Virulent (adj.)

Extremely harmful, severe, or infectious, particularly when describing diseases; can also describe intense hostility or hatred.