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abstract - affable
500 Key Words for the SAT
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English
12th Grade
11/25/2008

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Term

abstract

 

 

adjective

Definition

 

theoretical; not concrete

 

 

Advanced algebra is too abstract for most people.

Term

abstruse

 

 

adjective

Definition

 

difficult to understand

 

Her abstruse explanation of the accident was bewildering.

Term

acclaim

 

 

verb

Definition

 

praise; applaud

 

 

Mark Twain was a highly-acclaimed author and lecturer.

Term

accolade

 

 

noun

Definition

 

an award or praise

 

 

The film received accolades from both the critics and the general public.

Term

asquiescent

 

 

adjective

Definition

 

reluctantly agreeable; compliant

 

 

Some employers insist on acquiescence and will fire anyone who rebels.

Term

acrimony

 

 

noun

Definition

 

words or behavior filled with harshness or anger

 

 

Unfortunately, divorce proceedings are often filled with acrimony.

Term

adamant

 

 

adjective

Definition

 

refusing to change; stubborn, unyielding

 

 

She was adamant that her son be home by midnight.

Term

adroit

 

  

 

adjective

Definition

skillful in physical activity, or in handling difficult situations

 

 

Her adroitness on the balance beam stunned the crowd.

Term

advocate

 

  

 

verb

Definition

 

support; plead for; speak on behalf of

 

 

Lawyers advocate for their clients.

Term

affable

 

 

 

adjective

 

Definition

 

friendly; easygoing

 

 

Most television new anchors appear to affable, at least on on the air.

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