SAT Vocabulary

to defame

likely to change

division into two parts

obvious or conspicuous

keen insight

to mutually take or give; to respond in kind

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

to brag or boast greatly

to copy; to try to equal or excel

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

causing disturbance or excitement

to examine closely

to store up, save; hidden store or supply

to make twisting or turning movements as in pain or struggle

never done or known before

eager; earnest; devoted

natural, inborn, inherent; built in

consequences or outcome

lack of interest or emotion

harmful; poisonous; toxic; lethal

bending easily; limber

extremely careful about details

worn out; wearied by experiences

to criticize severely

a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn