SAT Set 1 jjc
adversity
Misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events
clairvoyant
exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future
arid
extremely dry or deathly boring
antagonist
foe, opponent, adversary
amicable
friendly, agreeable
benevolent
friendly, helpful
adulation
high praise
circuitous
indirect, taking the longest route
anonymous
nameless, without a disclosed identity
anachronistic
out-of-date, not attributed to the correct historical period
assiduous
persistent, hard-working
aesthetic
pertaining to beauty or the arts
asylum
sanctuary, shelter, place of refuge
anecdote
short, usually funny account of an event
abbreviate
shorten, abridge
compassion
sympathy, helpfulness or mercy
abstinence
the act of refraining from pleasurable activity, e.g., eating or drinking
collaborate
to cooperate, work together
censure
to criticize harshly
camaraderie
trust, sociability amongst friends