Shared Flashcard Set

Details

SAT Word Lists 1,2, and 3
From Barron's SAT Critical Reading Workbook
30
Other
Not Applicable
03/19/2012
Click here to study/print these flashcards.

Create your own flash cards! Sign up here.

Additional Other Flashcards

 

 

Cards

Term
abate (V)
 Definition
subside or moderate
Term
aberrant (ADJ)
 Definition
abnormal or deviant
Term
abrasive (ADJ)
 Definition
rubbing away
Term
abridge (V)
 Definition
condense or shorten
Term
absolute (ADJ)
 Definition
complete; certain
Term
abstemious (ADJ)
 Definition
sparing in eating and drinking; temperate
Term
abstract (ADJ)
 Definition
theoretical; not concrete
Term
abstruse (ADJ)
 Definition
difficult to understand
Term
accessible (ADJ)
 Definition
obtainable
Term
acclaim (V)
 Definition
applaud; announce with great approval
Term
accolade (N)
 Definition
award of merit
Term
acknowledge (V)
 Definition
recognize; admit
Term
acquiesce (V)
 Definition
agree without protest
Term
acrimonious (ADJ)
 Definition
bitter in words or manner
Term
acute (ADJ)
 Definition
keen; brief and severe; quickly perceptive
Term
address (V)
 Definition
direct a speech to; deal with or discuss
Term
adherent (N)
 Definition
supporter; follower
Term
adjacent (ADJ)
 Definition
neighboring; adjoining
Term
adroit (ADJ)
 Definition
skillful; nimble
Term
adulation (N)
 Definition
flattery; admiration
Term
adversary (N)
 Definition
opponent
Term
adverse (ADJ)
 Definition
unfavorable; hostile
Term
advocate (V)
 Definition
urge; plead for
Term
aesthetic (ADJ)
 Definition
artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciation of the beautiful
Term
affable (ADJ)
 Definition
easily approachable; warmly friendly
Term
affinity (N)
 Definition
natural liking; kinship; similarity
Term
affirmation (N)
 Definition
positive assertion; confirmation
Term
aggressor (N)
 Definition
attacker
Term
alienate (V)
 Definition
make hostile; separate
Term
alleviate (V)
 Definition
relieve
Supporting users have an ad free experience!