SAT Vocabulary

to criticize severely

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

likely to change

keen insight

a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn

causing disturbance or excitement

to brag or boast greatly

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

to mutually take or give; to respond in kind

consequences or outcome

eager; earnest; devoted

never done or known before

harmful; poisonous; toxic; lethal

lack of interest or emotion

to copy; to try to equal or excel

natural, inborn, inherent; built in

worn out; wearied by experiences

to make twisting or turning movements as in pain or struggle

to store up, save; hidden store or supply

division into two parts

to defame

to examine closely

extremely careful about details

obvious or conspicuous

bending easily; limber