SAT Vocabulary - 1 of 3

a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest

a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled

a feeling of or the expression of joy or exultation

arrogantly superior and disdainful

patient self-control; restraint and tolerance

intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of

causing or affected by great anxiety or stress

dried out with heat

to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage

to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness by making partial excuses

having a red or reddish color; rosy in complexion

deceitful and untrustworthy

wise or judicious in practical affairs; careful in providing for the future

intended to attract notice and impress others

lacking interest or excitement; dull

lacking poetic beauty; commonplace; unromantic

delay or postpone action; put off doing something

mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, danger, or temptation courageously

ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish

a long individual life; great duration of individual life

a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects;good fortune

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc. than is possessed

sparing or economical with regard to money or food

happening or produced by chance; accidental; lucky, fortunate

a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence

serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control and expected occurrence or situation

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety

unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development

make legally null and void; cancel out

dealing with the problems with exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way