SAT Vocabulary

likely to change

harmful; poisonous; toxic; lethal

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

never done or known before

natural, inborn, inherent; built in

to make twisting or turning movements as in pain or struggle

to store up, save; hidden store or supply

worn out; wearied by experiences

lack of interest or emotion

eager; earnest; devoted

keen insight

division into two parts

to brag or boast greatly

obvious or conspicuous

to criticize severely

to examine closely

extremely careful about details

a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn

consequences or outcome

to mutually take or give; to respond in kind

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

bending easily; limber

causing disturbance or excitement

to copy; to try to equal or excel

to defame