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SAT Words
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| conventional | customary; conforming to established practices | The conventional wisdom is that the sun is the center of our galaxy. |
| mitigate | to make less severe or harsh; to moderate; to lessen; to relieve | The ER doctor came in to mitigate the injuries before sending the patient for emergency surgery. |
| pragmatic | practical; realistic; down to earth | It's good to think pragmatically instead of with your emotions. |
| altruistic | characterized by unselfish concern for the welfare of others; not egotistical | A young boy brought his birthday money to school to donate it to FCA. This was a very altruistic act. |
| diffident | timid; lacking self-confidence; shy and reserved, especially in social gatherings; self-effacing | Sometimes people appear arrogant or self-absorbed when they are really just diffident. |
| frank | open and honest; candid | The girls told her friend, frankly, that the dress was not flattering on her. |
| revere | to show great respect for a person, idea, or symbol; to venerate | Pope Francis is revered throughout the world for his good will. |
| subtle | gradual and therefore not obvious | The Grand Canyon was formed by the subtle passage of the Colorado River through the rock. |
| reticent | reluctant to publicly discuss one’s thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs; restrained and reserved in style; not outspoken | Even though Madonna is very outspoken, she is reticent to talk about her family in public. |
| antithetical | characterized by an extreme contrast or polar opposites | "She wears short skirts, I wear t-shirts; she's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers" uses the antithetical relationship between the two girls to show the better choice for a girlfriend. |
| prescient | perceiving the significance of events before they occur; showing foresight | Coach Hodges presciently moved all students into the building during the bad weather, which saved hundreds of lives when the tornado hit. |
| nostalgia | a bittersweet longing for something in the past | Bubble lights on a Christmas tree make me nostalgic for my grandmother's house on Christmas Eve. |
| beguile | to trick or captivate someone, either with deception or irresistible charm | The boy used his charm to beguile the young lady; it wasn't long, however, before his true colors began to show. |
| ominous | menacing and threatening; foreshadowing ill-fortune | The image of a hurricane in the gulf is very ominous this time of year. |
| succinct | brief and to the point; concise | Sometimes people mistake succinct response for rudeness. |
| discerning | demonstrating keen insight and good judgement; able to distinguish good from bad | To be an accomplished art critic, you need a discerning eye. |
| belie | to give a false impression; to misrepresent | Peter Parker belies Spider-man's real identity. |
| anomaly | a deviation from a common pattern; a departure from the norm; something that is atypical and thus aberrant | In the numerical set 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 - the number 9 is the anomaly. |
| peremptory | an order or command that does not allow discussion or refusal; an arbitrary order | The peremptory instructed us to "throw our hands in the air and wave them like we just don't care." |
| understatement | a figure of speech in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important than it is | "It's no big deal; I just killed him" is an understatement. |
| hyperbole | the use of exaggerated language for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect | "I called you a million times last night" is a hyperbole. |
| allusion | a reference to a person, place, or thing, historical or literary, that adds to the reader’s understanding of the subject | Stories with lots of allusion can be difficult for some readers to understand. |
| parenthetical expression | an expression inserted into the flow of thought and set off by parentheses | Sometimes more clarification (or a parenthetical expression) is needed to help the reader understand the sentence. |
| satire | the use of wit, irony, and sarcasm to make fun of human follies | Saturday Night Live is all about using satire. |
| analogy | a comparison of an unfamiliar idea or object to a familiar one | An easy analogy is pencil is to write as crayon is to color. |
| analogous | characterized by parallel similarity that permits the drawing of an analogy | |
| lampoon | to ridicule with satire | The National Lampoon movies ridicule the "typical American family/traditions" using satire. |
| eulogize | to praise with elegant words | Sometimes I eulogize Coach Hodges, but never loud enough where he can hear me. ;) |
| euphemism | a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept | "I need to visit the ladies' room" is a euphemism for "I need to go pee." |
| qualify | to limit, modify, or restrict | In his discovery of the law of the pendulum, Galileo used – if legend can be believed – his own pulse beat as a test. "If legend can be believed" is a qualifier |
| concede | to acknowledge or admit; to make concessions | We were a tight defense and didn't concede many goals. |
| rebut | to attempt to prove that an accusation or theory is false | |
| refute | to disprove an accusation or theory | Scientists were able to refute the theory that vaccinations cause Autism. |
| undermine | to weaken; subvert; hinder | People make decisions that undermine their own goals every day. |
| underscore | to emphasize; to draw special attention to a fact, idea, or situation | The energy crisis underscored the need to increase fuel efficiency. |
| coherent | marked by an orderly, logical, and clear relationship | If you can’t explain this concept in a more coherent way, I will never be able to understand it. |
| bias | a mental tendency or inclination; especially an unfair preference for a person or group; not objective and therefore partisan | News networks sometimes lean toward one particular candidate, showing bias. |
| criterion | the standard of judging something | The criterion for riding this roller coaster is height. |
| conjecture | a hypothesis formed from incomplete evidence; a deduction | If you don't have evidence to prove your theory, then it's just conjecture. |
| sanguine | confidently optimistic and cheerful | People with sanguine personalities are always cheerful and positive. |
| exuberant | really happy and enthusiastic; joyfully unrestrained | My kids are always exuberant on Christmas morning when they see that Santa has visited during the night. |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach or instruct; serving to enlighten or inform | Your textbooks are didactic; they are designed to teach you the material. |
| emphatic | marked by great conviction; forceful and clear; unambiguous | "Are you a Tigers fan?" one student asked. "Absolutely!!!" Mrs. Hull answered emphatically. |
| earnest | marked by deep sincerity and serious intent | I earnestly pray for our leaders that they might make the best decisions for our country. |
| parallel structure | the repetition of words, phrases, or sentences that are similar in meaning and structure | ...I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day down in Alabama.. |
| situational irony | an inconsistency between what is expected or intended and what actually occurs | Posting on Facebook complaining how useless Facebook is |
| verbal irony | saying one thing and implying something else, usually the opposite of the expressed meaning | "Man, this is a beautiful day, " said the man standing in the rain. |
| assonance | the repetition of vowel sounds within non-rhyming words | I never heard before of a ship so well furbished with battle tackle… …no wise man in hall or weathered veteran… …asleep from their feasting… …they wept to heaven… (battle/tackle); (weathered/veteran); asleep/feasting); (wept/heaven) - from "Beowulf" |
| paradox | a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true | "This statement is a lie," said a man who can only speak lies. |
| personification | a figure of speech in which inanimate objects are endowed with human characteristics | The wind whispered his name. |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which two unrelated objects are compared | Love is a battlefield. |
| simile | a figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared, often in a phrase introduced by “like” or “as” | “Her romantic mind was like the tiny boxes, one within the other, that come from the puzzling East . . .” — Peter Pan, by J. M. Barrie. |
| vignette | a brief literary sketch | "Boys welcomed me at baseball, too, for I had, through enthusiastic practice, what was weirdly known as a boy’s arm. In winter, in the snow, there was neither baseball nor football, so the boys and I threw snowballs at passing cars. I got in trouble throwing snowballs, and have seldom been happier since." (Annie Dillard, An American Childhood. Harper & Row, 1987) |
| anecdote | a short story told to illustrate a point | The preacher began his sermon with an anecdote to illustrate the day's message. |
| nonchalant | marked by an air of casual concern | Adrienne shucked her coat and tried to act nonchalant in spite of the warmth in her cheeks. |
| skeptical/skepticism | characterized by an attitude of doubt and distrust | When my government proposes to wage war, it's less important that I trust them than that I ask hard, skeptical questions. |
| flippant | characterized by a casual disrespectful attitude; especially in situations that call for a serious response | She embarrassed her mother at the charity dinner by making flippant conversation about the underprivileged. |
| sardonic | very sarcastic; mocking | In the cartoon, the villain gave a sardonic sneer before kicking the hero off the top of the building. |
| indignant | characterized by outrage caused by something perceived as unjust or wrong | I was getting indignant at being asked what I thought were stupid questions by him. |
| exhilarated | filled with excitement and enthusiasm; thrilled | As the roller coaster crested the highest hill, I became completely exhilarated and forgot my fear of heights. |
| lighthearted | describes an attitude or mood that is carefree and cheerful | Sometimes teasing begins in a lighthearted manner, but quickly turns ugly. |
| scholarly | describes a tone that is academic, learned, and studious | I wrote a paper for the scholarly journal. |
| jovial | describes people who display high-spirited merriment; full of joy | Santa Claus is very jovial, especially at Christmastime. |
| fervent | very enthusiastic; having or showing great intensity of spirit | "Lord, please help the families who've lost loved ones in the war;" this is my fervent prayer. |
| disdain | a feeling of intense dislike and great scorn; contempt | The cat looked at the dog in disdain as he shook his owner's hand in the hopes of getting a treat. |
| vehement | characterized by strong emotions or convictions; very emphatic | I am vehemently opposed to my sons having cell phones before they are 13. |
| caustic | characterized by a critical tone and biting words that cause hurt feelings | Oscar the Grouch has a caustic personality. |
| wary | marked by caution; a watchful concern that is alert to danger or deception | Be wary of people who promise something for free. |
| pompous | characterized by an excessive and elevated sense of self-importance; arrogant | Kanye West is the most pompous person ever!! |
| ambivalent | characterized by mixed feelings about a person, object, or course of action | I am ambivalent about which movie we see; I just want to get out of the house! |
| indifferent | characterized by a lack of interest or concern; apathetic | Some people are totally indifferent about the way they look. |
| wistful | sadly thoughtful; pensively reflective | When I think of my childhood best friend, I get wistful. |
| whimsical | spontaneously fanciful or playful; given to chance or whims | Little girls whimsically pretend to be princesses. |
| evenhanded | marked by impartiality; fair to all sides | The best umpires are evenhanded and call the game fairly. |
| prudent | characterized by a watchful and careful consideration of all potential consequences; cautious and sensible | It is prudent to save your money because you never know when you may need it. |
| reflective | taking time to think carefully about things; thoughtful | When completing journal entries, I expect you to be reflective. |
| conversational | an informal exchange or presentation of thoughts and feelings | "What time are you leaving?" she asked in a conversational tone. |
| objective | looking at issues in a detached and impartial manner | It's important to be objective when grading PCR. |
| measured | the quality of being calm and restrained; unhurried and deliberate | I took measured steps back to the tent once I spotted the bear. |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to seeking sensual pleasure | Bacchus was a hedonist.He loves everything in excess. |
| reprobate | a person who is depraved, unprincipled, and wicked | The reprobate who killed the little girl is serving a life sentence. |
| interloper | a person who intrudes where he or she is not wanted; an uninvited guest | Raccoons often get into our garbage at the camp; they are annoying interlopers. |
| acolyte | a person who is a devoted fan or follower of someone famous | Many acolytes came to hear Pope Francis speak. |
| iconoclast | a person who attacks cherished ideas, traditions, and institutions | The iconoclast defaced the eagle statue at the LOM field. |
| mentor | a person who acts as a wise and trusted adviser | When I began my first year of teaching, I was assigned a veteran teacher as my mentor. |
| benefactor | a person who helps people or institutions | The benefactor donated a large sum to the university; that's probably why the library is named after her. |
| innovator | a person who creates new inventions, ideas, or ways of doing things | Steve Jobs was the most famous innovator of our time. |
| proponent | a person who fights for a cause, idea, or movement; a champion | Michelle Obama is a proponent of healthy school lunch. |
| sage | a person who is renowned for his or her wisdom and sagacity | Mahatma Gandhi was a sage Hindu who promoted the nonviolent movement for the independence of India. |
| philanthropist | a person who gives money or gifts to charities; a wealthy person with a generous nature and concern for human welfare | The philanthropist donated to many worth causes. |
| misanthrope | a person who distrusts and is contemptuous of other people; misanthropy is a general hatred of humankind | He wasn't always a misanthrope, but now he avoids people and hates society. |
| connoisseur | a person who, through study and interest, has a fine appreciation for something | The man at the cheese counter at Whole Foods is an unparalleled connoisseur of different cheeses. |
| neophyte | a person who is new at an occupation or task; a beginner; a novice | He was a neophyte on the track team and therefore had the worst times. |
| dilettante | an amateur who “dilly-dallies” or engages in activity without serious intentions; a dabbler | When it comes to learning how to play the guitar, my son is a dilettante who will practice one day but not the next. |
| reciprocate | to return in kind or degree; to give or take mutually | Thanks for dinner! Can we reciprocate by having you over next week? |
| resilient | able to bounce back from adversity | A diamond is the hardest, most resilient, most beautiful gem of all. |
| resurgence | surging back to prominence; rising again | The resurgence of neon colors and side pony tails makes children of the 1980s smile in nostalgia. |
| malaise | a feeling of mental, moral, or spiritual unease | When our boss announced upcoming salary cuts, many people in our office complained of malaise and job dissatisfaction. |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm | Her chief function, however, was to see that the beasts of burden were duly fed, and to protect them against accidents and malicious influence. |
| uncouth | displaying deplorable manners that are crude and boorish | It is uncouth to belch at the table. |
| unfettered | free from restraint or restriction; free and open | During the storm, the boat came unfettered from the dock. |
| uncorroborated | unsupported by other evidence; unsubstantiated | She is believed to have left Iraq after the war and some uncorroborated reports said she is in Syria. |
| unnerved | filled with apprehension; deprived of courage and strength | "How could you let him in here?" she demanded of Kris, unnerved by his sudden appearance in a place where she was allegedly safe. |
| undaunted | not discouraged or disheartened; resolutely courageous | Even though the odds were stacked against him, he continued on undaunted. |
| unsavory | distasteful or disagreeable; morally offensive | Her ex-husband was an unsavory character; he's in jail for embezzlement. |
| unfailing | the quality of being sure and certain; constant | Ainsley's devotion to 1D is unfailing. |
| unaffected | the quality of being emotionally unmoved by outside events | Since there is so much bad news in the media these days, sometimes I am unaffected by things that might otherwise make me sad. |
| unscrupulous | the quality of being unprincipled; lacking standards of what is right or honorable | The unscrupulous man committed insurance fraud; he said a tree fell on his house even though there was no damage. |
| unpretentious | characterized by a modest and natural manner; not stilted or unnatural | The little lady was completely unpretentious; you would never know she was the heiress to the Campbell Soup fortune. |
| narcissistic | characterized by excessive self-absorption, especially about one’s personal appearance | Coach Hodges is narcissistic and often checks his reflection in the mirror. |
| moribund | approaching death; on the verge of becoming obsolete | VHS tapes are moribund because newer and better movie formats are available. |
| voluptuous | full of delight or pleasure; having a shapely and pleasing appearance | Every once in a while I like to treat myself to the voluptuous indulgence of a spa weekend. |
| protean | capable of assuming many different shapes and forms; extremely variable | A true shape-shifter is protean. |
| demagogue | a political leader who inflames popular emotions and passions | Donald Trump is a demagogue. |
| pundit | a knowledgeable commentator who offers informed opinions on a topic | Bill O'Reilly is a political pundit who has his own talk show. |
| heretic | a person who opposes accepted and established beliefs | Galileo was excommunicated by the Catholic Church for being a heretic. |
| progenitor | a person who was an originator or major contributor to an artistic style or trend | Andy Warhol was a progenitor of the pop art movement. |
| zealot | a person who is full of enthusiasm and zeal for a cause | The security camera caught the health zealot vandalizing the soft drink manufacturer’s office. |
| deleterious | harmful; destructive; dangerous | Contrary to what many individuals believe, taking too many vitamins can be quite deleterious. |
| demise | the end of existence or activity; death | Since Jim was so young, everyone was stunned by his heart attack and sudden demise. |
| despondent | feeling downcast and disheartened | Whenever I feel despondent, I call my friends to make me smile. |
| exonerate | to free from accusation or blame | As your lawyer, I will do everything I can to exonerate your restaurant of the food poisoning accusations. |
| exorbitant | unreasonably expensive; inordinately priced; literally out of orbit | The exorbitant amount the actress paid for that dress could feed at least ten families for a whole month! |
| myriad | many; a large number | You have a myriad of options to choose from when selecting a college or university. |
| sophistry | the deliberate use of subtly deceptive and misleading arguments | Although the cult leader knew he was being dishonest with his group members, he hoped they would believe his sophistry. |
| laconic | marked by few words; very brief and to the point | The valedictorian delivered a laconic speech, contrast to the salutatorian's lengthy speech. |
| trivial | of little worth or importance; trifling; insignificant | While some trivial details still need to be addressed, we should still be finished with the project by quitting time. |
| quixotic | characterized by an idealistic but impractical quest | Nobody believed the tiny boy would achieve his quixotic goal of making the football team. |
| hubris | overbearing pride and arrogance | Filled with hubris, the rabbit lost the race to the turtle. |
| cavalier | characterized by a haughty disregard for others; arrogant and overbearing | What qualifies him to dismiss my article in such a cavalier fashion? |
| antediluvian | ridiculously old and out-of-date | If Gina looked in a few fashion magazines, she would realize her hairstyle is an antediluvian one that went out of style in the 1970s. |
| indomitable | cannot be tamed or subdued | After the terrorist attack, the country stood with an indomitable sense of unity to let the world know it would not be frozen by fear. |
| catharsis | an experience that cleanses the spirit and leaves a person feeling emotionally refreshed | I find journal writing to be a most effective catharsis because putting my thoughts down on paper allows me to visualize my feelings. |
| draconian | describes laws, rules, and punishment that are very harsh and severe | My husband says having to eat my cooking is a type of draconian punishment. |
| nefarious | describes people or actions that are extremely wicked or evil; vile | The wicked witch from The Wizard of Oz could be described as evil and nefarious. |
| prolific | very productive; fruitful | The prolific apple tree provided a family with a healthy snack. |
| mercurial | unpredictable and given to constantly shifting moods | Many teens are known to be mercurial, because they are constantly shifting moods. |
| maudlin | excessively sentimental; emotional and tearful | Sarah is very maudlin because she cries almost all of the time at small incidents. |
| erudite | learned and scholarly | The student was extremely erudite, and graduated college with a degree. |
| capricious and fickle | very changeable and impulsive | The mother could not decide which dress to get, and her daughter thought that she was being very fickle. |
| enmity and animus | a feeling of intense dislike and animosity; antipathy | When the brothers fell for the same girl, they then had an intense feeling of enmity towards one another. |
| adamant and intransigent | describes behavior that is unyielding and inflexible | |
| loquacious and garrulous | very talkative | The loquacious student always got in trouble in class. |
| tendentious and partisan | describes strong and biased views on controversial issues | |
| castigate and excoriate | to express very strong and harsh disapproval | |
| dexterous and adroit | skillful | The dexterous girl was very good in gymnastics. |
| histrionic and overwrought | describes an exaggerated and theatrical display of emotion | |
| esoteric and recondite | describes knowledge that is obscure and hard for non-specialists to understand | |
| brusque and curt | behavior that is rude, blunt, and peremptory in manner | He was very brusque when he answered the question; he must be having a bad day. |
| unorthodox and unconventional | ways of doing something that breaks from established practices or customary procedures | A bride wearing a red wedding dress is completely unorthodox or unconventional in our culture. |
| inept and maladroit | describes behavior that lacks grace and is thus clumsy and ineffective | |
| platitudinous and hackneyed | describes trite, often repeated statements presented as if they were significant and original | |
| flamboyant and theatrical | fashions that exaggerates, showy, and intended to attract attention | |
| spate | a large number or amount of something coming in quick succession | There was a spate of action movies released in the summer of 2012. |
| rectitude | the quality of great moral integrity and honesty | |
| licentious | characterized by the lack of moral discipline, especially in sexual conduct | Charlie Sheen and Bill Cosby both had consequences for their licentious behavior. |
| ubiquitous | characterized by being everywhere at the same time | The Kardashians are ubquitous; images of them are literally every where I look. |
| watershed | a historic turning point that marks a momentous change of course | The release of the first iPhone was a watershed moment for technology. |
| copious | large in quantity; plentiful; abundant | Severus Snape wrote copious amounts of notes in the textbook about potions. |
| obstreperous | characterized by loud, unruly behavior and noisy, stubborn defiance | The toddlers on the plane were obstreperous and kicked my seat for the entire flight. |
| idiosyncrasy | a behavior that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual | One of my many idiosyncrasies is that I eat my cereal without milk. |
| anachronism | an error in chronology that occurs when a person, event, or object is chronologically out of place | Anachronisms often happen in movies when something is mentioned that was not yet invented or created during the time the movie was set. |
| chicanery | deception by artful trickery | The Trojan Horse was a nice example of chicanery |
| aplomb | poise under pressure; coolness under strain | When she fell in front of her peers, she handled it with aplomb. |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources and styles; diverse | I listen to many different kinds of music; my tastes are eclectic |
| bombastic | marked by pretentious writing or speech that is stilted or unnatural | Because he is a bit too bombastic for me, I will not be voting for that politician again! |
| credulous | disposed to believe reports and stories based on little evidence; gullible | My uncle is a credulous man who once paid a fortune for an imaginary gold mine. |
| nuance | a very small difference in color, meaning, or feeling; a delicate shade of difference | To perfect his game, the rookie golfer watched every nuance of his mentor’s swing. |
| dichotomy | characterized by a division into two parts | His dichotomy of heaven and hell became an excellent essay on the contrast between paradise and eternal suffering. |
| vituperative | marked by harshly abusive criticism; scathing | |
| innuendo | an indirect and usually negative reference; an insinuation | After I heard my neighbor make an innuendo about me, I banned her from my home. |
| effusive | gushing with unrestrained enthusiasm | Although the home team easily won the baseball game, they showed good sportsmanship and gave effusive cheers for their opponents. |
| venal | marked by corrupt dealings; open to bribery | The venal police officer accepted the money the drug dealers gave him to look away from their illegal deals. |
| ignominious | a condition of great public shame, dishonor, and humiliation | Since Ryan struck out at bat three times, he is credited as the reason our baseball team suffered such an ignominious loss in the state playoffs. |
| disingenuous | characterized by a false appearance of honesty; deceptive and therefore not candid or frank | Most politicians are disingenuous - they say one thing but do another. |
| indelible | impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; memorable | The memory of my grandmother's death is indelible. |
| equanimity | emotional calmness and composure in times of stress | President George W. Bush showed equanimity on the morning of September 11, 2001. |
| mellifluous | a sound that is sweet and full and thus pleasing to hear | At night the stream outside our cabin makes a mellifluous sound that is very peaceful to our ears. |
| ethereal | very delicate; airy and light; exquisitely refined | This artist has a supremely delicate brush-stroke that gives his work a feeling of ethereal lightness. |
| bastion | a stronghold or fortification; a group or place that defends a way of life | Women of the Junior League are bastions for graciousness and Southern hospitality. |
| amalgam | a blend of different elements; a mixture | A sphinx is an amalgam - it is the combination of man and lion. |
| entrenched | solidly established, dug in; strongly ingrained | The soldiers became entrenched as the hunkered down to wait for the enemy. |
| cupidity | extreme greed for material wealth | New mega lottery winners often show cupidity. |
| ineffable | something that is hard to express and difficult to put into words | When Carson saw his fiancée walking down the church aisle, he experienced an ineffable feeling. |
| charismatic | full of personal charm and magnetism | The woman was so affected by the celebrity’s charisma that she fainted when she met him. |
| lugubrious | expressing the grief and sorrow associated with an irreparable loss | Sadly, when the world realized Marilyn Monroe’s beautiful smile hid her lugubrious thoughts, it was too late. |
| elucidate | to make clear by explanation; clarify | To make life easy for her Algebra I students, she goes out of her way to elucidate the complex problems before each test. |
| conundrum | a puzzling question or problem that is difficult to resolve | "What came first, the chicken or the egg?" is an age-old conundrum. |
| pernicious | causing harm in a hidden and injurious way | Although Meredith does not believe her consumption of alcohol has reached a pernicious level, I believe she has a drinking problem. |
| incredulous | not willing to believe; unbelieving | The bank teller gave Kurt an incredulous look when he deposited a real check for twenty million dollars. |
| pantheon | a select group of illustrious people who have done the same thing | Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were all pantheons for racial equality. |
| chagrin | strong feelings of embarrassment and mortification caused by failure or keen disappointment | Much to my chagrin, I failed my math test. |
| inimical | injurious or harmful in effect | Although I attempt to avoid the school bully, he always goes out of his way to be inimical to me. |
| aesthetic | characterized by a sensitivity to beauty in art and taste | I designed my classroom to have an Ivy League aesthetic. |
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