SAT Unit 19 Flashcards
1
Q
approbation
A
formal or official approval; also, praise
2
Q
arbiter
A
one chosen or appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue
3
Q
archetype
A
an ideal example; model or quintessence
4
Q
attriton
A
a gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as though retirement, resignation, or death
5
Q
burgeon
A
to grow and flourish
6
Q
commensurate
A
corresponding in size or degree
7
Q
confluence
A
a coming together of people or things
8
Q
coup
A
a very successful plan or strategy
9
Q
epicurean
A
pursuing the pleasure of the senses, such as eating or drniking
10
Q
mellifluous
A
flowing sweetly or smoothly
11
Q
oeuvre
A
the complete works of a writer, painter, or artist
12
Q
secular
A
not spiritual or religious in nature
13
Q
vacuous
A
empty
14
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vagary
A
an extravagant or erratic notion or action
15
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verdant
A
inexperienced and immature
