SAT Vocabulary list 2

adj. kind, generous

Many cultures believe in benevolent spirits.

N. a preconception that prevents objectivity

It’s important to avoid bias when investigating a crim

adj. tinged with a feeling of sadness

The ending of the romance movie was bittersweet.

v. to support, strengthen, or fortify

If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.

n. an increase or growth
v. to increase or make grow

The boost in profits was a welcome change.

In order to boost profits, you need to cater to your customers.

n. an intense, loud fight
v. to fight loudly and disruptively

A brawl broke out at school today after one student accused another of cheating.

The two students brawled for an h

n. the quality of being brief or terse

The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic.

be a mystery or bewildering to

It baffles her physician as well, and has got doctors increasingly worried.

v. to pester, to annoy persistently

The teacher saw Rebecca badgering Giuliana during recess.

a. so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

The guy was so banal that she was thoroughly disappointed.

n. a poet, often one who plays an instrument

The bard performed effortlessly.

n. a large body of troop ready for battle

The batallion awaited the General´s command.

v. to shout or utter in a loud and intense manner

¨Stop right there!¨ the police officer bawled.

v. to perplex or confuse (someone)

She befuddled her with mixed signals of romantic interest.

v. to promise, vow

The broom behested fidelity forever.

n.an attractive woman

The belle approached the actor in a provocative way.

a. hostile, aggressive

The belligerent soldier walked towards his enemy.

n. the utterance or bestowing of a blessing

The parting soldier asked for his mother´s benediction.

v.to pass or to leave something over to someone else

His late father bequeathed him the house he lives in now.