SAT Vocabulary

behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage.

to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

grimly mocking or cynical.

a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.

Capable of being changed or corrected

a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

imposing oneself or one's opinions on others.

fond of company; sociable.

make (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous.

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

slow to act.

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.