Sat General Vocab Flashcards
What does ‘Abandon’ mean?
Give up completely
What does ‘Abate’ mean?
Lessen or reduce
What is an ‘Aberration’?
Deviation from the norm
What does ‘Beguile’ mean?
Charm or enchant
What does ‘Berate’ mean?
Scold or criticize
Another meaning is to deceive or help time pass pleasantly.
What does ‘Bereft’ mean?
Deprived or lacking
What is a ‘Blandishment’?
A flattering statement used to persuade someone
What does ‘Bias’ mean?
Prejudice; a preconceived opinion not based on reason
What does ‘Bombastic’ mean?
Inflated
What does ‘Bovine’ mean?
Cow-like; dumb
What is a ‘Braggart’?
A person who boasts about achievements
What is a ‘Cacophony’?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
What is a ‘Catalyst’?
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction
What does ‘Cavort’ mean?
Dance around excitedly
What does ‘Censorious’ mean?
Critical of others
What does ‘Circumlocution’ mean?
Using many words, particularly in an evasive way
What does ‘Circumscribe’ mean?
Restrict within limits
What does ‘Clamor’ mean?
A loud and confused noise
What does ‘Clout’ mean?
Influence or power
What does ‘Demur’ mean?
Show reluctance; raise objections
What does ‘Denigrate’ mean?
Disparage
What is a ‘Despot’?
A tyrant
What does ‘Diaphanous’ mean?
Light and translucent
What is a ‘Dirge’?
A song of lament for the dead
