SAT Vocabulary Review Lesson #2

selflessly concerned for the welfare of others

intensely devoted; eager; vehement; fierce

Not easy too understand

deceive; trick; charm; divert

Extemporize; to compose, play, recite, sing, etc. on the spur of the moment

high-spirited; overflowing with enthusiasm

injurious to health; harmful

Impressively great; of unusual size or extent; long narrative

To speed up the process of something; to accomplish a task quickly

hardened; insensitive; unsympathetic

Characterized by a lack of seriousness; of little or no importance

Prudence; care or provision for the future

to plan cleverly; devise; to affect by plan or scheme

Having luxurious tastes; indulging in sensual pleasure

unclear; doubtful or uncertain; open to other interpretations