May 2012 SAT Words Flashcards

1
Q

Grandiloquent

A

pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.

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2
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Infintesimal

A

extremely small

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3
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Distended

A

swollen due to pressure from inside; bloated.

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4
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Delineation

A

the action of describing or portraying something precisely.

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5
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Invidious

A

(of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others.

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6
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Equanimity

A

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

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