SAT All Vocab Definitions

to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to nullify or cause to be ineffective 

understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest

a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form 

to speak of or treat slightly; depreciate; belittle

to make weak or feeble; enfeeble

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest vs. unselfish reasons

concise and exact use of words in writing or speech

direct perception of truth and fact; a keen and quick insight

to predict, warn, forecast, foresee

having an appearance of truth or reason

politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain

a partiality; preference

a sentimental longing/affection for the past, for a period or place with happy associations

to express grief for or about; mourn

agreeable or suitable in nature

To distress with mental or bodily pain

disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved

respectfully yielding of the opinion or will of another

support or strengthen

an expert judge in matters of taste

the quality or fact of being determined; determination 

of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations

of a gentle disposition

not extreme, excessive, or intense; average in quantity, extent, amount

generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness 

not possessing, untouched by, void, or destitute (adj)

not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical 

deceitful

a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something

insulting in manner or speech

subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic

the art of effective/persuasive speaking or writing, esp. the use of figures of speech

make less severe, serious, or painful

an unpleasant quality of people who think of themselves as more impressive than they really are

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive

Unfavorable; opposing one's interests or desires

having mixed feelings about someone/something; unable to choose between two (usually opposing)

difficult to understand

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy

very skilled; proficient; expert

easily understood; clear

done without concern for what is fair or right

provide evidence to support or prove the truth of. 

destroy completely; put an end to

not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal

The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. 

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

a characteristic, habit, or mannerism that is peculiar to an individual

a thing belonging to or appropriate to a period other than the one in which it exists

independence or freedom

a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities

incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful

a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe

instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually 

evaporating rapidly; tending or threatening to erupt in violence

strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting or biased

tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people

a feeling of being satisfied with how things are and not wanting to try to make them better

having a sense of the beautiful; characterized by a love of beauty