SAT Vocabulary — Group 3

Noisy, energetic, and full of high spirits, sometimes to an unruly degree.

Bold and shameless in a way that shows no embarrassment about breaking rules or norms.

The quality of expressing something in few words; shortness of duration or expression.

Prone to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.

Providing a powerful release of built-up emotion that results in relief.

Bitterly sarcastic and cutting in tone; also, chemically corrosive.

To criticize or scold someone sharply, usually for a fault or mistake.

Logically connected and easy to follow, so that all the parts make sense together.

Overly satisfied with oneself or one's situation, to the point of ignoring real risks.

Expressing what needs to be said clearly and briefly, with no wasted words.

To accept or overlook behavior that is generally considered wrong, effectively allowing it to continue.

Pleasant and friendly in a way that suits one's own tastes and makes one feel comfortable.

Very noticeable or easy to see, often standing out from the surroundings.

Likely to cause disagreement or argument; controversial.

Extremely complicated and difficult to follow, often with unnecessary twists.

To provide supporting evidence that confirms a statement or theory is true.

Capable of being believed because it seems honest, reliable, or well-supported.

Deliberately mysterious or hard to interpret, hiding a clear meaning.

Done quickly, without attention to detail; hasty and superficial.

To make someone or something significantly weaker, often over time.

Respectful yielding to the judgment, wishes, or authority of another person.

Skillful and quick in a way that shows practiced ease.

To publicly criticize or condemn something or someone as wrong.

To mock or ridicule someone or something with contempt.

A ruler who holds total power and uses it cruelly or unfairly.