SAT 5 Flashcards
Acquiesce ( v)
To accept the conclusion or arrangement of others, to accede, to give consent by keeping silent
Bombastic; adjective
high-sounding; marked by use of language without much real meaning. The citizens failed to be aroused by their mayor’s bombastic speech. Ant. straightforward
Capitulate; verb
to cease resisting. Colonel Leeds was adamant in his decision not to capitulate under any terms.
Deflate; verb
to let air out of; to reduce in size or importance. The boss’s criticism deflated John’s ego. Ant. inflate
Egregious; adjective
extraordinarily bad. An egregious book keeping error cost our company $1,000,000
Fitful; adjective
spasmodic; intermittent. Monte’s fitful sleep tended to exacerbate his normal irritability. Ant. consistent or unbroken
Gratuitous; adjective
freely given; unnecessary; uncalled-for. Hillary’s gratuitous suggestion was rejected by the other guests who blithely ignored it.
Hierarchy; noun
organization by rank, class, or grade. In the company’s hierarchy I’m low man on the totem pole.
Impartial; adjective
-fair; just; showing no favoritism. An impartial attorney was asked to serve as a judge in the dispute. Ant. bias or favoritism
Lassitude; noun
-state or feeling of being tired and listless; weariness. Lassitude comes from a feeling of hopelessness.
Meticulous; adjective
very careful about details; fussy. Sidney was meticulous about his clothing but quite sloppy about his room. Ant. careless
Opportunist; noun
-one who takes advantage of any opportunity without regard for moral principles. The opportunist is so anxious to get ahead that he is ready to ignore the needs, feelings, and welfare of his fellow man.
Partisan; adjective
-showing a strong support for a party or cause; characteristic of a guerrilla fighter .A national crisis demands ignoring partisan politics and opportunism. Ant. unbiased
Quixotic; adjective
-idealistic and utterly impractical. It is quixotic to think that we can ignore the environmental consequences of pollution. Ant. Realistic and practical
Raze; verb
-to tear down completely,to destroy. Ant. Bolster
