SSAT Flashcards
to complete SSAT
Binary
Something having two parts. Synonyms: paired, double, twofold, dual.
Enact
Put into practice.
Synonyms: legislate, implement, establish, ordain, perform, execute, ratify, adopt
Interim
Temporary or provisional.
Synonyms: temporary, provisional, transitional, interim
Micron
A unit of measurement equal to one millionth of a meter.
Synonyms: micrometer, speck
Monotony
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition.
Synonyms: dullness, tedium, sameness, boredom
Peripheral
Relating to or situated on the edge.
Synonyms: outer, marginal, surrounding, secondary
Subtlety
The quality of being understated or delicate.
Synonyms: nuance, finesse, intricacy, delicacy
Picturesque
Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.
Synonyms: scenic, charming, beautiful, striking
Exemplify
To illustrate or clarify by giving an example.
Synonyms: illustrate, demonstrate, represent, embody
Contemptuous
Showing contempt or disdain; scornful.
Synonyms: scornful, disdainful, derisive, sneering
Relinquish
To give up or surrender something.
Synonyms: renounce, abandon, yield, forgo
Lucid
Clear and easy to understand; bright or shining.
Synonyms: clear, coherent, transparent, intelligible
Minuscule
Extremely small; tiny.
Synonyms: tiny, minute, small, microscopic
Pandemonium
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion.
Synonyms: chaos, uproar, tumult, commotion
Paternal
Relating to a father; fatherly.
Synonyms: fatherly, paternalistic, protective
