SAT list 4 Flashcards
1
Q
euphony
A
pleasant sound (the opposite of cacophony)
2
Q
deride
A
to ridicule; to make fun of
3
Q
insipid
A
bland; boring; stupid
4
Q
austere
A
severe; without frills
5
Q
expedite
A
to make faster or easier
6
Q
s heresy
A
an opinion violently opposed to established beliefs
7
Q
novel
A
new; unusual
8
Q
philanthropy
A
love of humankind; donation to charity
9
Q
tentative
A
- not final
10
Q
deference
A
a show of respect
11
Q
vacillate
A
to waver between choices
12
Q
fervor
A
passion
13
Q
dispassionate
A
without passion; objective; neutral
14
Q
pragmatic
A
practical
15
Q
rigor
A
strength; diligence; thoroughness
16
Q
solemn
A
- serious; grave
17
Q
alleviate
A
to lessen something bad
18
Q
negligence
A
- carelessness
19
Q
conspicuous
A
easily seen; out in the open
20
Q
advocate
A
to speak in favor of; to support
