sat Words Flashcards
To abolish, usually by authority
Abrogate
To reject, renounce
Abjure
Biting, bitter in tone or taste
Acerbic
Bitterness, discord
Acrimony
Keen insight
Acumen
To sketch out in a vague way
Adumbrate
Eagerness, speed
Alacrity
A cursed, detested person
Anathema
A strong dislike, repugnance
Antipathy
Praise
Approbation
To take without justification
Arrogate
Practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religion
Ascetic
A curse, expression of ill-will
Aspersion
Hard-working, diligent
Assiduous
To coax by using flattery
Blandish
A gift blessing
Boon
Short, abrupt, dismissive
Brusque
1) To strike with force
2) an arrangement of food set out on a table
Buffet
To polish, shine
Burnish
1) To support, hold up
2) something that offers support
Buttress