SAT LIST 3, 1 And 2 Flashcards
Alacrity
Speed, quickness, enthusiasm
Burgeon
To grow, flourish
Deleterious
Harmful
Euphemism
Polite phrase used in place of something vulgar
Hypocritical
Insincere, inconsistent
Lethargic
Tired, without energy
Ogle
To stare at in an obvious manner
Postulate
To hypothesize, propose
Robust
Strong, healthy, tough
Tractable
Obedient, dutiful, compliant
Alchemy
Medieval chemistry concerned with converting base metals into gold, little value to great value
Burnish
To polish
Deliberate
To think carefully or attentively, to consult
Euphony
Agreeable sound, pleasant sounding harmonious combination
Iconoclast
Someone who attacks cherished beliefs and traditions
Levity
Lightness of mind, character, or behavior
Olfactory
Pertaining to the sense of smell
Potable
A liquid suitable for drinking
Rotund
Round in shape, plump
Tranquil
Free from disturbance, characterized by a sense of emotional agitation