SAT Set 1 jjc

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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out-of-date, not attributed to the correct historical period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


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