AVID SAT Vocabulary Words (1st 40 Words)

a seemingly contradictory statement that nonetheless expresses a truth

a puzzle; a riddle

an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast

an advisor; teacher; guide

deviating from a general rule; out of place

lacking conviction (strong belief) because of mixed feeling

a person who leads a secluded or solitary life; a hermit

very perceptive; astute; penetrating

to scold sharply

people who wander 

charlatan

This sloth represents someone who is...

neophyte; novice; greenhorn

sharp criticism; bitter speech

to relieve; to lessen

blunt in manner or speech, often to the point of being rude

 to praise

unclear; not certain

a person with great artistic talent

literally someone who smashes icons or established images

a person who is devoid of feeling or acts in a mechanical way

a person who is rude and insensitive

appealing to the sense of beauty

biting; stinging; cutting; scathing

an authority who expresses his/her opinions on topics

choosing from a variety of sources

a person who elicits trust and then betrays that trust; a con man or con woman

a person who opposes laws and government

sycophant

an expert; authority

a person who has doubts

Hitting someone with a stick while they aren't looking is...

The girl in this picture is

a person who is practical and thus not given to flights of fancy

lacking organization

a person who is known for his/her wisdom; a wise person

Mentor is

of little value

lacking sensitivity, concern and solicitude

a person with great talent; a young genius