3000 Common SAT Vocabulary (2)

n. faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observances

n. something invented, made up; imaginary thing

n. concluding part; closing section

n. refinement and delicacy of performance; skillful, subtle handling

v. become less intense; sink, or settle from pressure

n. natural talent or aptitude

v. display proudly or shamelessly; show oneself off

n. light, quick blow, or touch

v. draw back, as with fear or pain

n. plants of a region or era; plants considered as a group; bacteria that normally inhabit a bodily organ

v. move or act clumsily and in confusion

v. grow well; decorate with ornaments; be in a period of productivity

n. unlikely occurrence; stroke of good luck; accident

v. prevent from being successful

n. a place where a river can be crossed on foot; shallow place

a. relating to the use of technology in investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in court by law

n. quality or condition of being formal; something done just for form's sake

a. arousing fear; threatening; difficult to undertake or defeat

n. particular skill; special talent

a. directly ahead; straightforward