Ssat Upper (1) Flashcards
Acclaim
Praise enthusiastically and publicly
Disuse
The state of not being used
Affluent
Having a great deal of money; (of water) flowing freely or in great quantity
Docile
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Allege
(of an incident or a person) said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.
Endorse
Declare one’s public approval or support of
Aloof
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Epoch
a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics
Ambition
a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work
Equilibrium
a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
Appease
pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands
Evade
escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery
Appraise
assess the value or quality of
Exemplify
be a typical example of
Arrogant
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities
Expenditure
the action of spending funds
Asset
a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
Extravagant
lacking restraint in spending money or using resources
Audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; lack of respect
Facilitate
make (an action or process) easy or easier
Augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
Fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; concerned for cleanliness
Banter
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Fortify
provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.
add spirits to (wine) to make port, sherry, or a similar drink
Belligerent
hostile and aggressive
a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law
Foster
encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)
bring up (a child that is not one’s own by birth)
Cache
a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place; sometimes for future use
Genuine
truly what something is said to be; authentic
(of a person, emotion, or action) sincere
Chronic
(of an illness—person, problem) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
Hinder
create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction
Clarify
make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible
melt (butter) in order to separate out the water and milk solids.
Hoard
a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded
amass (money or valued objects) and hide or store away
Console
comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment
Ignorant
lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated
discourteous or rude
Contrite
feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt
Immune
protected or exempt, especially from an obligation or the effects of something
Crude
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
constructed in a rudimentary or makeshift way
Impeccable
(of behavior, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless
Deception
the action of deceiving someone
Imposter
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain
Demolition
the action or process of demolishing or being demolished.
Impromptu
done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
Descendant
a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor
a machine, artifact, system, etc., that has developed from an earlier, more rudimentary version
Incessant
(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption
Devious
showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals
(of a route or journey) longer and less direct than the most straightforward way
Incite
encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior)
Devout
having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
Incumbent
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility
the holder of an office or post
Discern
perceive or recognize (something)
Indifferent
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
neither good nor bad; mediocre
Inquisitive
curious or inquiring.
unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.
Remorse
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
Jeopardy
danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Renounce
formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).
reject and stop using or consuming.
Lavish
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on.
Renown
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.
Lull
calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.
a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.
Repel
drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.
be repulsive or distasteful to.
Memoir
a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.
an essay on a learned subject.
Resilience
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
Muse
a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.
Restraint
a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.
unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behavior; self-control.
Mythic
relating to or resembling myth.
exaggerated or idealized.
Revenue
income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.
Neglect
fail to care for properly.
Rogue
a dishonest or unprincipled man.
Novice
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
Rue
bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen).
Nuance
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
Sage
having, showing, or indicating profound wisdom.
Obedient
complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another’s will.
Sentimental
of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
Obscure
not discovered or known about; uncertain.
Shackle
a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner’s wrists or ankles together.
Obstruction
the action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed.
a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress; an obstacle or blockage.
Skeptical
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
Peeve
annoy or irritate.
Slander
the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation.
Persist
continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.
Stamina
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
Plausible
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
Stronghold
a place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack.
Plunder
steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.
Succumb
fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.
Admonish
Warn or reprimand someone firmly
Reparation
Making amends for a wrong someone has done
Pluck
Spritzer and determined courage
Emergent
In the process of becoming prominent
Purge
Rid someone or something of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling
Sequester
Isolate or hide away
Cower
Crouch down in fear
Tumult
A loud confused noise. Especially one caused by a large mass of people.
Meager
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate
Auspicious
Conductive to success; favorable
Rescind
Revoke, cancel, or repeal
Knoll
A small hill or mound
Precipitate
To happen suddenly
Jurisdiction
The official power to make legal decisions or judgements
Imbue
Inspire or permeate with feeling or quality
Permeate
Spread throughout
Prodigal
Spending money or resources freely or recklessly; waste fully extravagant
