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SAT Vocab
hit parade, essay words, etc.
Term | Definition |
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Depict | represent by drawing, describe |
Controversy | dispute, argument |
Undermine | Weaken,sabotage |
Cynic | believes selfishness motivates human action |
Divisive | Dissenting, creating discrod |
Intricate | having interrelated parts, hard to understand,work or make |
Contempt | Feeling of disdain for anything considered mean/worthless |
Phenomenon | Fact or circumstance observed or observable, something extraordinary |
Perceive | become aware of senses, to recognize or understand |
Digress | Wander form the main topic in speech/writing |
Innovate | To introduce something new |
Nostalgia | A sentimental longing for something in the past |
Versatile | Capable of many uses or finction |
Profound | showing great insight or understanding |
Tenacity | Quality of determination or persistency and perserverance |
Denounce | Openly criticize of wrong/evil |
Plausibility | Credibility |
Pragmatic | Practical, logical |
Rigor | Quality of being strict or inflexible |
Adept | Skilled or proficient at something |
Disparage | Speak negative, belittle |