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SAT Vocab Words
List Number 3
Term | Definition |
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Negative | Characterized by denial |
Positive | Characterized by acceptance |
Sanguine | Confidently optimistic |
Grave | Causing fear by threatening great harm |
Somber | Gloomy in character |
Serious | Of great consequence |
Placid | Not easily irritated |
Severe | Unsparing in discipline |
Imposing | Befitting and important person |
Outspoken | Given to express yourself freely |
Scandalous | Giving offense to moral sensibilities |
Sinister | Wicked, evil, or dishonorable |
Methodical | Characterized by orderliness |
Momentous | Of great significance |
Heroic | Having qualities appropriate for brave figures |
Audacious | Disposed to venture to take risks |
Curious | Eager to investigate and learn or learn more |
Bitter | Proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility |
Insolent | Marked by casual disrespect |
Dejected | Affected or marked by low spirits |
Smug | Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction |
Cavalier | Given to haughty disregard of others |
Irreverent | Showing lack of due respect or veneration |
Flippant | Showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness |
Vexed | Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances |