SAT list 2 Flashcards
Eccentric (adj)
odd, unusal
provinicial (adj)
narrow-minded, unsophisticated
futile (adj)
hopeless, without effect
diverse (adj)
varied
benevolent (adj)
kind, good-heart
pious (adj)
deeply religious
conciliate (verb)
to soothe, to end a dispute
resignation (noun)
acceptance of situation
resolution (noun)
determination (also, the solution of a problem)
servile (adj)
overly submissive, like a servant
acute (adj)
sharp, intelligent
reticent (adj)
restrained, uncommunicative
anarchy (noun)
lack of government, chaos
virulent (adj)
very harmful, virus
scrutinize (verb)
to examine closely
discord (noun)
disagreement
repudiate (verb)
to reject; to deny
diligent (adj)
hardworking
superficial (adj)
on surface, shallow
contempt (noun)
reproachful disdain