SAT Vocabulary (Magoosh) - Page 1-3 (Common Words I)

highly unconventional or unusual

experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person

a lack of something

to make more attractive by augmentation

a lack or shortage

to recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different

to insult or abase someone

marked by complexity and richness of detail

to strive to equal by imitation; to compete with successfully

difficult to handle because of size or weight

expressing contempt or ridicule in a vocal manner

intense hostility; hatred

self-satisfied to a fault

to lessen the importance or reputation of

to make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

to try to prevent or show opposition to

to hold back or limit the flow of something

the quality of being honest and straightforward (in attitude & speech)

characterized by directness in manner

lack of agreement or harmony

worthy of high praise

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

to evolve; to make or become different in the process of growth or development

unable to pay one's bills

to irritate intensely

kind; harmless; not dangerous

deliberately vague or ambiguous; to avoid or escape

deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful

originating in a certain area

tactful; careful to protect one's speech so as not to offend

to explain in more detail

fearful expectation; anxiety

wealthy; having an abundance

a mixture or jumble

old-fashioned