SAT Vocabulary List 3, 13-25

to cause to become less harsh or hostile; to make less severe.

unchanging

incapable of being reformed or improved

to withdraw or to repudiate a statement or belief, revoke

introductory remarks in a speech, play, or literary work; introductory action.

to detest

opposed to war or use of force.

to mix or to join

to malign, to defame, to utter abusive statements against

overly submissive

to cause to be in effect, to negate.

making an extravagant outward show

fear, trembling, agitation