SAT Vocabulary

extremely careful about details

natural, inborn, inherent; built in

division into two parts

causing disturbance or excitement

likely to change

worn out; wearied by experiences

to store up, save; hidden store or supply

bending easily; limber

a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn

to criticize severely

to make twisting or turning movements as in pain or struggle

keen insight

eager; earnest; devoted

to defame

to copy; to try to equal or excel

lack of interest or emotion

to examine closely

to mutually take or give; to respond in kind

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

consequences or outcome

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

harmful; poisonous; toxic; lethal

obvious or conspicuous

never done or known before

to brag or boast greatly