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500 SSAT Vocabulary Listcolleague – answer N: a co-worker or fellow classmate
compatible - answerADJ: capable of getting along well with other people or things
accommodate - answerV: (1) to be agreeable, acceptable, suitable, (2) to adapt. ADJ:
accommodating
amiable - answerADJ: friendly, kind, likeable
congenial - answerADJ: friendly, sociable, suited to one's needs
aloof - answerADJ: emotionally distant
nonchalant - answerADJ: casual, calm, unconcerned
apathetic - answerADJ: showing no interest or concern. N: apathy
indifferent - answerADJ: showing no interest or concern. N: apathy
sentimental - answerADJ: overly emotional
hysterical - answerADJ: having excessive and uncontrollable emotion.
N: hysteria
benevolent - answerADJ: kind, generous.
N: benevolence
compassionate - answerADJ: kind, sympathetic.
N: compassion
empathy - answerN: understanding another's feelings.
ADJ: empathetic
charismatic - answerADJ: charming.
N: charisma
engaging - answerADJ: interesting, charming, attractive
gracious - answerADJ: charming, generous, polite
,courteous - answerADJ: polite.
N: courtesy
cordial - answerADJ: polite, friendly
tact - answerN: consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others.
ADJ: tactful
emulate - answerV: to copy or imitate, to look up to
flatter - answerV: to praise excessively or dishonestly.
N: flattery
fidelity - answerN: faithfulness, loyalty
steadfast - answerADJ: determined, loyal, steady
fickle - answerADJ: not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently
headstrong - answerADJ: stubborn, disobedient
obstinate - answerADJ: stubborn, disobedient.
N: obstinacy
exasperate - answerV: to annoy, irritate
ADJ: exasperating
infuriate - answerV: to anger or enrage.
ADJ: infuriating
indignant - answerADJ: outraged, angry at something unjust
mock - answerV: to ridicule or make fun of.
N: mockery
malicious - answerADJ: intending to harm or cause suffering
N: malice
exploit - answer(1) V: to take advantage of,
(2) N: a bold action or deed
belittle - answerV: to put someone down, to express a negative opinion
jeer - answerV: to laugh at with scorn,
N: a scornful laugh
, snub - answerV: to behave coldly towards, to ignore
condescend - answerV: to look down on, to display arrogance.
ADJ: condescending
disdain - answerN: arrogance, scorn,
V: to display scorn.
ADJL: disdainful
hypocrite - answerN: someone who says one thing and does another.
ADJ: hypocritical
admonish - answerV: to scold or warn strongly
e.g.: The players were admonished for not paying close enough attention during the
game
reprimand - answer(1) V: to scold or warn strongly.
(2) N: a strong warning
vivacious - answerADJ: lively, spirited
animated - answerADJ: lively, spirited.
N: animation
e.g. She approached the challenge with an energetic, animated attitude.
extrovert - answerN: a sociable, outgoing person.
ADJ: extroverted
introvert - answerN: a person who has a quiet, reserved personality.
ADJ: introverted
reserved - answerADJ: QUIET, SHY NOT SHOWING ONE'S FEELINGS.
N: RESERVATION
timid - answerADJ: shy, lacking confidence
meek - answerADJ: humble, tame
docile - answerADJ: obedient, tame
subdued - answerADJ: quiet, low-key, hushed.
V: subdue
e.g. The painting should be displayed in a room with soft, subdued lighting.
submissive - answerADJ: giving in to orders, obedient.
V: submit
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