SAT Vocab List 3
Terms
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- abstain
- verb to hold oneself back voluntarily
- ambivalent
- adj. pulled in two directions, unable to choose
- bicker
- verb peevish argument
- callous
- adj. verb hardened physically or emotionally
- charlatan
- noun someone who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he or she possesses
- construe
- verb to give the meaning of intention of
- curtail
- verb to cut short
- entreat
- verb to ask earnestly, beg
- erudite
- adj. characterized by great knowledge
- exploit
- noun, verb to use selfishly for one's own benefit
- foible
- noun a minor weakness or failing of character
- pandemonium
- noun wild uproar or unrestrained disorder
- pensive
- adj. dreamily of wistfully thoughtful, full of thinking
- solace
- noun, verb comfort in sorrow, misfortune
- tranquil
- adj. peaceful