SAT Vocabulary

to examine closely

to mutually take or give; to respond in kind

to brag or boast greatly

division into two parts

eager; earnest; devoted

to defame

a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn

blunt; not coming to a point; slow or dull in understanding

never done or known before

to store up, save; hidden store or supply

obvious or conspicuous

worn out; wearied by experiences

harmful; poisonous; toxic; lethal

likely to change

extremely careful about details

to criticize severely

bending easily; limber

consequences or outcome

keen insight

lack of interest or emotion

to make twisting or turning movements as in pain or struggle

to copy; to try to equal or excel

natural, inborn, inherent; built in

to bind; to tie; a binding, such as a leash

causing disturbance or excitement