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SAT Words 71-88
Term | Definition |
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intrinsic | located within the very nature of an object or a person |
jargon | a specialized language used by a certain group of people |
jaundice | yellow color; or envy or resentment |
jaunty | lively; perky |
jettison | to throw overboard |
jocular | joking; playful; jesting; witty |
juncture | a point in time, especially a crucial one |
juxtapose | to place side-by-side |
legacy | something inherited, either from a relative or the past itself |
loath | reluctant; unwilling |
lofty | at a great height; to make larger |
loquacious | talkative |
mendacity | a lie; a false statement |
morose | depressed |
obstinate | stubborn; refusing to be persuaded |
ominous | a sign of something unpleasant that’s about to happen |
opportunist | someone who takes advantage of a situation |
penchant | a strong liking; attraction |