SAT Prep | Vocabulary Group 1

abstract – adj. – not easy to understand; theoretical

acclaim – n. – loud approval; applause

acquiesce – v. – to agree or consent to an opinion

adamant – adj. – not yielding; firm

adversary – n. – an enemy; foe

advocate – 1. v. – to plead in favor of; 2. n. – supporter; defender

aesthetic – adj. – showing good taste; artistic

alleviate – v. – to lessen or make easier

aloof – adj. – distant in interest; reserved; cool

altercation – n. – controversy; dispute

altruistic – adj. – unselfish

amass – v. – to collect together; accumulate

ambiguous – adj. – not clear; uncertain; vague

ambivalent – adj. – undecided

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