SAT Vocabulary F, G and H Words

to promote the growth of development of; to bring up

of being a foundation or basis; basic; of great importance, essential

a movement of the hand, arm, body, head or face that is expressive of an idea or emotion

characterized by lack of seriousness or sense, not worthy of serious notice, trivial

meanness, bitterness, animosity, resentment

to salute or greet; to acclaim

incapable of producing a useful result; vain