ACT/SAT Words #15 Flashcards
1
Q
Devoid of freshness or originality
A
Banal
2
Q
Flat, dull, unanimated, dimwitted
A
Vapid
3
Q
To suppress; put an end to
A
Quell
4
Q
To faint, lose consciousness
A
Swoon
5
Q
Visible to the naked eye
A
Macroscopic
6
Q
Word or phrase appropriate for conversation
A
Colloquialism
7
Q
To add strength to
A
Fortify
8
Q
Harmless
A
Benign
9
Q
Friendly, courteous, gracious
A
Affable
10
Q
Praise, admiration, fame
A
Acclaim
11
Q
Surprise; to fill with wonder or bewilderment
A
Astound
12
Q
Condition of being unknown
A
Obscurity