SAT Vocabulary — Group 8

Ranking above everything else in importance.

Done with minimal care or effort, as a routine formality rather than genuine engagement.

Spreading through and present in every part of something.

Childishly irritable and impatient, quick to sulk over small annoyances.

To reduce someone's anger by offering a soothing gesture or concession.

Calm and peaceful, undisturbed by strong emotion or conflict.

Reasonable enough to seem likely true, even without solid proof yet.

Producing a sharp, deeply felt emotion, usually sadness or tenderness.

Unstable or insecure, likely to collapse or fail at any moment.

Showing unusually advanced ability or maturity at a young age.

Perfectly clean or untouched, appearing exactly as new or original as possible.

Remarkably great in size, extent, or ability.

Producing a large quantity of something, especially creative work.

Plain and unimaginative, lacking any spark of excitement or beauty.

Careful and sensible when making decisions, especially about money or risk.

Having a strong, sharp smell or taste that immediately grabs your attention.

Charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in a pleasant, picturesque way.

A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed.

To forcibly put an end to unrest, fear, or resistance.

Pursuing an idealistic, impractical goal with little regard for whether it can actually be achieved.

Inclined to stay quiet and keep one's thoughts, feelings, or plans to oneself.

Firmly determined and unlikely to change course despite pressure or difficulty.

To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding.

A deep, long-lasting feeling of bitterness or resentment toward someone.

Preferring to live alone and avoid the company of other people.