SAT Vocabulary

to criticize severely

to make twisting or turning movements as in pain or struggle

causing disturbance or excitement

eager; earnest; devoted

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

to examine closely

worn out; wearied by experiences

to brag or boast greatly

to mutually take or give; to respond in kind

consequences or outcome

lack of interest or emotion

natural, inborn, inherent; built in

obvious or conspicuous

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

keen insight

to copy; to try to equal or excel

bending easily; limber

harmful; poisonous; toxic; lethal

never done or known before

to store up, save; hidden store or supply

extremely careful about details

likely to change

to defame

division into two parts

a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn