SAT Terms 2

Question 1

aloofness (adj.)

Answer 1

the state of being reserved or emotionally distant;

Question 2

broach (v.)

Answer 2

raise (a difficult subject) for discussion

Question 3

nuance (n.)

“he was familiar with the nuances of the local dialect”

Answer 3

a subtle difference in meaning, expression or sound

Question 4

proliferation (n.)

Answer 4

rapid increase in the number or amount of something

Question 5

disseminate (v.)

Answer 5

to spread (something, especially information) widely

Question 6

incredulous (adj.)

Answer 6

unwilling to believe something; disbelieving

Question 7

gullible (adj.)

Answer 7

naive; credulous

Question 8

imprudent (adj.)

Answer 8

not showing care for consequences; ill-considered

Question 9

apprehensive (adj.)

Answer 9

fearful that something bad will happen; anxious; worried

Question 10

irreverent (adj.)

Answer 10

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally respected; contemptuous

Question 11

espouse (v.)

Answer 11

adopt or support (a cause. belief or culture)

Question 12

subsequent (adj.)

Answer 12

following; coming after something in time

Question 13

mercurcial (adj.)

Answer 13

subject to sudden or unpredictable mood changes

Question 14

sound (adj.)

Answer 14

(1) have a good judgement (reliable reasoning) (2) in healthy condition

Question 15

imperceptive (adj.)

Answer 15

lacking in insight

Question 16

apathetic (adj.)

Answer 16

showing no interest, enthusiasm or concern; unconcerned

Question 17

***morose (adj.)

Answer 17

ill-tempered or sulky/sullen (bad-tempered)

Question 18

curtail (v.)

Answer 18

to reduce or lessen (something) in extent or quantity

Question 19

cryptic (adj.)

Answer 19

mysterious or enigmatic; to have a message that is obscure or hidden

Question 20

criterion (n.) (plural: criteria)

Answer 20

a standard by which something may be judged

Question 21

confound (v.)

Answer 21

(1) cause surprise or confusion in someone
(2) to prove wrong or defeat
(3) [archaic] to overthrow (an enemy)

Question 22

conciliatory (adj.)

Answer 22

intended to pacify; peacemaking or appeasing

Question 23

complacency (adj.)

Answer 23

a feeling of smug; self-satisfaction or self-approval

Question 24

coercion (n.)

Answer 24

the act of persuading someone (to do something) by using force or threats; force or constraint

Question 25

cordial (adj.)

Answer 25

warm and friendly; affable

Question 26

affable (adj.)

Answer 26

friendly in nature, easy-to-talk-to; cordial

Question 27

consensus (n.)

Answer 27

a general agreement

Question 28

concur (v.)

Answer 28

to be in accordance or agreement

Question 29

adversary (n.)

Answer 29

one’s opponent in a dispute, contest or conflict; rival

Question 30

adversity (n.)

Answer 30

a difficult situation; misfortune

Question 31

affirmation (n.)

Answer 31

sym: declaration, assertation or proclamation

Question 32

acclaim (v.)

Answer 32

to praise publicly and enthusiastically

Question 33

altruistic (adj.)

Answer 33

selfless; concern in the well-being of others

Question 34

anarchist (n.)

Answer 34

someone who believes in anarchy (a stat of disorder or lawlessness; rebellion or insurrection)

Question 35

anecdote (n.)

Answer 35

a short story about a real, sometimes relatable incident; tale