SAT Vocabulary #1

Define: Cajole

• To praise highly

• Sad or lonely because of isolation or desertion

• To persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattery

• To show proof/evidence of involvement in a crime or fault

Define: Capricious

• Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood/behavior

• Lacking proper respect/seriousness

• Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

• The quality of being corrupt, evil.

Define: Complacent

• Composed of elements drawn from various sources

• Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

• To praise highly

• Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood/behavior

Define: Depravity

• Exaggerated pride or self confidence

• Lacking proper respect/seriousness

• Sad or lonely because of isolation or desertion

• The quality of being corrupt, evil.

Define: Eclectic

• Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood/behavior

• To show proof/evidence of involvement in a crime or fault

• Composed of elements drawn from various sources

• Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

Define: Extol

• Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood/behavior

• Exaggerated pride or self confidence

• To praise highly

Define: Flippant

• Lacking proper respect/seriousness

• Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

• Exaggerated pride or self confidence

• To persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattery

Define: Forlorn

• Lacking proper respect/seriousness

• The quality of being corrupt, evil

• Composed of elements drawn from various sources

• Sad or lonely because of isolation or desertion

Define: Hubris

• Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood/behavior

• Exaggerated pride or self confidence

• Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

• Sad or lonely because of isolation or desertion

Define: Incriminate

• The quality of being corrupt, evil

• To persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattery

• To show proof/evidence of involvement in a crime or fault

• To praise highly