LA Vocabulary Week 18 ACT/SAT Words

unusual, unconventional, or strange

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

an obvious and intentional exaggeration

providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions

to pretend to feel or be affected by

Something daunting is intimidating or very difficult to do or deal with.

to show or represent with words by describing or by painting, drawing or some other art form

closely or significantly related; relevant to a subject under consideration

lack of interest or concern for things that others find moving or exciting

Alacrity is cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

To be literal is to follow the words exactly.

having a harsh or discordant sound