SAT/ACT Vocab 2

lacking interest or desire because of experiencing too much of something

to utter slanderous and abusive statements against

likely to change your opinion or feelings suddenly and without a good reason

factors present in an individual from birth, inbred qualities

an abrupt twist or curve; peculiar trait

to collect a large supply of something, far more than needed

the ability to make correct judgments

lacking sharpness or quickness of sensibility or intellect

obvious or intentional, and done without worry about what others think

excessive or slavish admiration or flattery

having or showing an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

characterized by warm feelings, eagerly zealous

physically harmful or destructive to living beings; harmful influence

a line/rope/chain by which someone/something is fastened to restrict range of movement

to feel/show pleasure because of good luck or someone else’s misfortune

characterized by easy flexibility and grace

having characteristics of past language, especially in specialized uses

serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate

stern and cold in appearance or manner; morally strict

to punish or criticize someone strongly