The document provides a list of vocabulary words across 5 tests that would be useful for the SAT exam. It includes the word, part of speech, and definition for approximately 100 words ranging from synthesize and advocate to abridge and undermine. The words cover a variety of topics including rural environments, criticism, friendliness, harmfulness, brevity, and weakness.
The document provides a list of vocabulary words across 5 tests that would be useful for the SAT exam. It includes the word, part of speech, and definition for approximately 100 words ranging from synthesize and advocate to abridge and undermine. The words cover a variety of topics including rural environments, criticism, friendliness, harmfulness, brevity, and weakness.
The document provides a list of vocabulary words across 5 tests that would be useful for the SAT exam. It includes the word, part of speech, and definition for approximately 100 words ranging from synthesize and advocate to abridge and undermine. The words cover a variety of topics including rural environments, criticism, friendliness, harmfulness, brevity, and weakness.
The document provides a list of vocabulary words across 5 tests that would be useful for the SAT exam. It includes the word, part of speech, and definition for approximately 100 words ranging from synthesize and advocate to abridge and undermine. The words cover a variety of topics including rural environments, criticism, friendliness, harmfulness, brevity, and weakness.
Test
1
Synthesize
v.
create,
produce
Advocate
v.
support
;
n.
supporter
Dogmatic
adj.
firm
/
rigid
in
beliefs
Deleterious
adj.
harmful
Foreboding
adj.
threatening
;
n.
apprehension
Ominous
adj.
threatening,
foreboding
Apprehension
n.
anxiety,
fear
Magnanimous
adj.
noble,
generous,
giving
Pedantic
adj.
academic,
worried
about
rules
Rural
adj.
nonurban,
in
the
country
Pastoral
adj.
rural,
nonurban
Rustic
adj.
rural,
nonurban
Bucolic
adj.
rural,
nonurban
Contemporary
adj.
modern,
current
Capricious
adj.
unpredictable,
impulsive
Arduous
adj.
laborious,
strenuous,
difficult
Painstaking
adj.
careful,
thorough,
meticulous
Meticulous
adj.
careful,
detailed,
scrupulous
Scrupulous
adj.
careful,
detailed,
fastidious
Fastidious
adj.
excessively
careful,
fussy
Test
2
Belittle
v.
degrade,
demean
Abase
v.
belittle,
degrade,
demean
Disparage
v.
belittle,
ridicule,
mock
Condescend
v.
look
down
on,
patronize
Reprimand
v.
criticize,
lecture,
reprove
Admonish
v.
reprimand,
warn
Condemn
v.
criticize,
censure,
rebuke
Censure
v.
criticize,
reprimand,
condemn
Decry
v.
criticize,
belittle,
disparage
Denounce
v.
criticize,
censure,
condemn
Disdain
n.
scorn,
contempt
;
v.
despise
Impugn
v.
dispute
the
validity
of,
challenge
Patronize
v.
belittle,
be
condescending
to
Pejorative
adj.
derogatory,
negative
Reproach
n.
criticism
;
v.
criticize,
reprove
Rebuke
v.
reprimand,
censure,
reproach
Scoff
v.
ridicule,
mock
Reprove
v.
criticize,
rebuke
Abhor
v.
hate,
detest
Cynical
adj.
pessimistic,
distrustful
Test
3
Amiable
adj.
friendly,
amicable,
sociable
Affable
adj.
friendly,
genial,
sociable
Gregarious
adj.
friendly,
outgoing,
sociable
Congenial
adj.
friendly,
sociable
Convivial
adj.
welcoming,
hospitable,
friendly
Cordial
adj.
warm,
pleasant,
friendly
Rapport
n.
good
relationship,
bond
Altruistic
adj.
selfless,
philanthropic
Benevolent
adj.
nice,
kind,
generous
Benign
adj.
harmless,
gentle,
kind
Solicitous
adj.
caring,
considerate
Alacrity
n.
eagerness,
enthusiasm
Ebullient
adj.
enthusiastic,
excited,
cheerful
Effusive
adj.
demonstrative,
gushy
Elation
n.
happiness,
joy,
delight
Enthralling
adj.
captivating,
enchanting
Elation
n.
happiness,
joy,
delight
Exuberant
adj.
enthusiastic,
lively,
energetic
Aesthetic
adj.
artistic,
relating
to
beauty
Eclectic
adj.
all-‐embracing,
diverse
Test
4
Baneful
adj.
harmful,
destructive,
deadly
Eradicate
v.
eliminate,
destroy
Exacerbate
v.
worsen,
aggravate,
intensify
Innocuous
adj.
harmless,
inoffensive
Insidious
adj.
sinister,
menacing,
ominous
Machination
n.
scheme,
plot
Pernicious
adj.
evil,
destructive,
harmful
Rancor
n.
resentment,
bitterness,
malice
Vitiate
v.
make
defective/
inefficient
Vulgar
adj.
rude,
crude,
offensive
Callous
adj.
insensitive,
heartless
Effrontery
n.
insolence,
impudence,
nerve
Indignant
adj.
angry,
resentful
Malice
n.
hatred,
ill
will
Nefarious
adj.
evil,
immoral
Precarious
adj.
risky,
unstable,
uncertain
Disrepute
n.
disgrace,
discredit,
notoriety
Degenerate
adj.
immoral,
corrupt;
v.
deteriorate
Accost
v.
approach
aggressively,
confront
Imminent
adj.
approaching,
about
to
occur
Test
5
Abridge
v.
shorten,
condense
Curtail
v.
limit,
cut
short
Diminutive
adj.
small,
tiny,
little
Ephemeral
adj.
short-‐lived,
transient,
fleeting
Intermittent
adj.
sporadic,
fragmentary
Laconic
adj.
terse,
brief,
succinct
Modicum
n.
small
amount
Negligible
adj.
insignificant,
small,
trivial
Nominal
adj.
insignificant,
trivial
Precipitous
adj.
steep,
abrupt,
sudden
Succinct
adj.
concise,
brief,
pithy
Terse
adj.
brief,
abrupt
Transitory
adj.
short-‐lived,
fleeting
Circumscribe
v.
limit,
restrict,
enclose,
confine
Conditional
adj.
restricted,
contingent
Debilitate
v.
weaken
Feeble
adj.
weak,
frail
Futile
adj.
useless,
pointless,
unsuccessful
Tenuous
adj.
fragile,
feeble,
weak
Undermine
v.
challenge,
sabotage,
erode
Test
6
Prodigious
adj.
large,
vast
Proximity
n.
closeness,
nearness
Purveyor
n.
supplier,
vendor
Opulent
adj.
lavish,
rich
Affluence
n.
wealth,
prosperity,
opulence
Avarice
n.
greed,
materialism
Dearth
n.
lack,
scarcity,
famine
Exorbitant
adj.
excessive,
very
expensive
Felicitous
adj.
fortunate,
blessed
Gaudy
adj.
showy,
flashy,
garish
Insatiable
adj.
voracious,
greedy
Insolvent
adj.
broke,
bankrupt
Inundate
v.
flood,
overwhelm
Serendipity
n.
luck,
happy
chance
Voracious
adj.
ravenous,
insatiable
Aggregate
v.
combine
/
group
together
Amalgamation
n.
merger,
mixture
Supplant
v.
replace
Gluttony
n.
greed,
eating
to
excess
Hedonistic
adj.
pleasure-‐
seeking
Test
7
Arrogant
adj.
conceited,
self
–
important
Haughty
adj.
arrogant,
conceited,
proud
Hubris
n.
arrogance,
excessive
pride
Ostentatious
adj.
showy
Pretentious
adj.
pompous
Salient
adj.
striking,
noticeable,
prominent
Smug
adj.
self
–
satisfied,
arrogant
Supercilious
adj.
arrogant,
pompous
Portentous
adj.
pompous,
ominous
Descend
v.
go
down
Superfluous
adj.
extra,
surplus,
unnecessary
Extraneous
adj.
unnecessary
,
irrelevant
Preeminent
adj.
greatest,
foremost,
outstanding
Prolific
adj.
productive,
abundant
Adept
adj.
expert,
skilled,
proficient
Adroit
adj.
skilled,
clever
Consummate
adj.
highly
skilled,
perfect,
complete
Deft
adj.
skilled,
proficient,
adroit
Inept
adj.
incompetent,
unskilled
Precedent
n.
established
example,
model
Test
8
Prudent
adj.
careful,
cautious,
sensible
Circumspect
adj.
careful,
cautious,
prudent
Conscientious
adj.
careful,
cautious,
scrupulous
Cursory
adj.
hasty,
quick
Diligent
adj.
hard
–
working,
meticulous
Onerous
adj.
burdensome,
arduous,
difficult
Perfunctory
adj.
cursory,
brief,
hasty
Peruse
v.
read
carefully,
scrutinize
Assiduous
adj.
meticulous,
careful,
diligent
Punctilious
adj.
meticulous,
assiduous
Remiss
adj.
careless,
negligent
Vigilant
adj.
watchful,
alert,
attentive
bWary
adj.
careful,
cautious,
suspicious
Fidelity
adj.
faithfulness,
loyalty
foreshadow
v.
portend,
warn
of
Avow
v.
confess,
affirm
Corroborate
v.
support,
confirm,
substantiate
Fortify
v.
strengthen,
reinforce
Foster
v.
develop,
nurture,
support
Insinuate
v.
imply,
suggest,
hint
Test
9
Bureaucracy
n.
administrative
system
with
many
rules
Demagogue
n.
political
agitator
Diplomatic
adj.
political,
tactful
Egalitarian
adj.
democratic,
promoting
equality
Elitist
adj.
snobbish,
arrogant
Inferior
adj.
lower
in
rank,
substandard
Mandate
n.
order,
command
Manifesto
n.
proclamation,
political
platform
Mercenary
n.
hired
soldier
Monarch
n.
king
or
queen,
absolute
ruler
Nepotism
n.
favoritism
towards
relatives
Officious
adj.
bossy,
self
–
important
Pacifist
n.
peace-‐lover,
antiwar
advocate
Partisan
adj.
biased,
taking
political
sides
Perquisite
n.
perk,
a
right
based
on
position
Propaganda
n.
bogus
publicity,
misinformation
Relegate
v.
downgrade,
demote
Sedition
n.
rebellion,
treason
Autonomous
adj.
independent,
self
–
sufficient
Sovereign
adj.
independent,
autonomous
Test
10
Artificial
adj.
fake,
unnatural
Belie
v.
contradict,
show
to
be
false
Chicanery
n.
trickery,
decent
Delude
v.
deceive,
mislead,
cheat
Disillusioned
adj.
disappointed,
disenchanted
Disingenuous
adj.
insincere,
deceitful,
untruthful
Duplicity
n.
deceit,
double-‐dealing
Embellish
v.
exaggerate,
decorate,
adorn
Fabrication
n.
lie,
falsehood
Guile
n.
cunning,
slyness,
craftiness
Mendacity
n.
dishonesty,
deceit,
lie
Perfidy
n.
treachery,
disloyalty,
duplicity
Spurious
adj.
false,
fake
Candid
adj.
frank,
sincere,
honest
Tenet
n.
belief,
principle,
precept
Conviction
n.
belief,
principle,
tenet
Immutable
adj.
unchangeable,
incontrovertible
Anomaly
n.
deviation,
abnormality
Aberration
n.
deviation,
anomaly
Orthodox
adj.
conventional,
traditional
Test
11
Aloof
adj.
distant,
unconcerned
Indifferent
adj.
uninterested,
uncaring
Apathetic
adj.
indifferent,
uncaring
Detachment
n.
aloofness,
indifference
Devoid
adj.
lacking,
free
from
Elusive
adj.
hard
to
find/achieve,
evasive
Estranged
adj.
alienated,
distant,
separated
Phlegmatic
adj.
calm,
placid
Recluse
n.
hermit,
loner
Reticent
adj.
reserved,
withdrawn
Taciturn
adj.
reserved,
silent,
reticent
Contempt
n.
disdain,
disrespect,
disregard
Deferential
adj.
respectful,
reverent,
admiring
Flippant
adj.
facetious
,
irreverent
Impudent
adj.
insolent,
disrespectful,
rude
insolence
n.
disrespect,
impudence
Venerate
v.
respect,
honor,
revere
Ameliorate
v.
improve,
make
better,
reform
Ascend
v.
go
up,
rise,
climb
Bolster
v.
support,
boost,
strengthen
Test
12
Exonerate
v.
absolve,
acquit,
set
free
Impartial
adj.
unbiased,
fair,
objective
Objective
adj.
unbiased,
impartial
Nullify
v.
cancel,
annul,
invalidate
Culpable
adj.
guilty,
deserving
of
blame
Reprehensible
adj.
culpable,
guilty
Tenable
adj.
defensible,
plausible
Vindicate
v.
justify,
free
from
guilt/blame
Totalitarian
adj.
autocratic,
authoritarian
Oppressive
adj.
domineering,
harsh
Tyrannical
adj.
oppressive,
autocratic
Pompous
adj.
self
–
important,
pretentious
Bombastic
adj.
pompous,
pretentious
Adage
n.
proverb,
aphorism,
saying
Discourse
n.
formal
discussion/conversation
Disjointed
adj.
rambling,
incoherent
Loquacious
adj.
talkative,
wordy
Garrulous
adj.
talkative,
chatty
Verbose
adj.
wordy,
loquacious,
garrulous
Brevity
n.
conciseness,
shortness
Test
13
Cogent
adj.
convincing
,
compelling,
logical
Concord
n.
agreement
,
accord,
harmony
Debunk
v.
expose,
show
to
be
false
Demur
v.
object,
voice
reservations
Deride
v.
ridicule
,
mock,
scoff
at
Deter
v.
stop,
prevent,
discourage
Detract
v.
belittle,
devalue,
lessen
Diatribe
n.
tirade,
verbal
attack
Digress
v.
deviate
,
stray,
get
off
the
subject
Dispel
v.
dismiss
,
make
disappear
Divisive
adj.
causing
disagreement
Dubious
adj.
doubtful,
unsure,
uncertain
Myopic
adj.
narrow-‐minded,
short-‐sighted
Obstinate
adj.
stubborn,
inflexible
Polarize
v.
divide
into
contrasting
groups
Pragmatic
adj.
practical,
sensible
Presumption
n.
supposition,
assumption
Query
n.
inquiry,
question
Quizzical
adj.
questioning,
curious
Reconnaissance
n.
investigation,
exploration
Test
14
Refute
v.
prove
wrong,
disprove,
counter
Rhetoric
n.
persuasive
/
effective
language
Tangential
adj.
mostly
irrelevant,
peripheral
Tirade
n.
harangue,
rant,
diatribe
Divulge
v.
reveal,
make
known
Ambiguous
adj.
unclear,
imprecise,
arguable
Ambivalent
adj.
unsure,
indecisive
Delineate
v.
describe,
define,
explain
Diaphanous
adj.
almost
transparent,
translucent
Discern
v.
distinguish,
tell
the
difference
Discriminate
v.
differentiate,
distinguish
Edify
v.
enlighten,
inform,
instruct
Elucidate
v.
clarify,
make
clear,
explain
Enlighten
v.
inform,
make
clear,
edify
Epitome
n.
essence,
embodiment
Equivocal
adj.
ambiguous,
vague
Impervious
adj.
impenetrable,
impermeable
Incisive
adj.
clear,
insightful
Lucid
adj.
clear,
coherent
Induction
adj.
drawing
a
conclusion
based
on
evidence
Test
15
Consecrate
v.
bless,
sanctify,
make
sacred
Desecrate
v.
defile,
violate,
debase
Iconoclast
n.
skeptic,
heretic,
dissenter
Ignoble
adj.
dishonorable,
shameful
Invocation
n.
chant,
spell,
incantation
Blasphemy
n.
irreverence,
profanity
Prophecy
n.
divine
prediction,
foretelling
Portent
n.
bad
sign,
omen
Renaissance
n.
rebirth,
revival
of
the
arts
Reverence
n.
respect,
veneration
Sanctimonious
adj.
hypocritically
devout/pious
Surfeit
n.
excess,
overindulgence
Assimilate
v.
integrate,
absorb,
incorporate
Didactic
adj.
educational,
relating
to
teaching
Covert
adj.
secretive,
clandestine
Furtive
adj.
secretive,
surreptitious
Latent
adj.
hidden,
dormant
Opaque
adj.
obscure,
difficult
to
see
through
Clandestine
adj.
secretive,
stealthy,
covert
Surreptitious
adj.
furtive,
sneaky,
covert
Test
17
Daunting
v.
intimidating,
frightening,
scary
Gallantry
n.
bravery,
courage,
daring
Resolute
adj.
determined,
firm,
unyielding
Steadfast
adj.
resolute,
unwavering,
loyal
Valor
n.
bravery,
courage
Vanquish
v.
conquer,
defeat
Byzantine
adj.
complex,
convoluted,
intricate
Implausible
adj.
improbable,
unlikely
Ironic
adj.
paradoxical,
incongruous
Juxtapose
v.
put
side
by
side,
contrast
Misnomer
n.
incorrect
name/term
Ostensible
adj.
apparent,
supposed
Palpable
adj.
tangible,
obvious,
touchable
Tactile
adj.
concrete,
tangible,
palpable
Covet
v.
yearn
for,
crave,
desire
to
have
Ascertain
v.
make
certain
of,
establish
Libel
n.
slander,
defamation;
v.
slander,
defame
Notorious
adj.
infamous,
scandalous
Defame
v.
libel,
slander,
insult
slander
n.
defamation,
libel
Test
19
Bereavement
n.
grief,
sorrow,
mourning
Desolate
adj.
isolated,
alone,
depressed
Hermit
n.
loner,
recluse
Lament
v.
grieve,
mourn
Lugubrious
adj.
gloomy,
mournful,
sad
Melancholy
adj.
sad,
depressed,
gloomy
Morose
adj.
gloomy,
miserable,
depressed
Morbid
adj.
unhealthy,
gruesome,
morose
Solemn
adj.
stately,
grave,
serious,
stern
Sullen
adj.
gloomy,
morose
Repeal
v.
cancel,
rescind,
annul
Repudiate
v.
reject,
deny
Rescind
v.
cancel,
withdraw
Caustic
adj.
abrasive,
sarcastic,
scathing
Acrid
adj.
bitter,
pungent,
caustic,
harsh
Acrimony
n.
bitterness,
animosity
Corrosive
adj.
abrasive
,
damaging
Confound
v.
confuse,
baffle,
surprise
Convoluted
adj.
complicated,
hard
to
follow
Inane
adj.
silly,
ridiculous,
absurd
Test
20
Anachronistic
adj.
inappropriate
to
a
time
period
Antiquated
adj.
outdated,
obsolete
Archaic
adj.
ancient,
old,
outdated
Cosmopolitan
adj.
multicultural,
international
Encroach
v.
trespass,
infringe,
intrude
Itinerant
adj.
traveling,
wandering
Respite
n.
rest,
break
Arid
adj.
dry,
barren
Flotsam
n.
ship
wreckage,
debris
Contiguous
adj.
adjoining,
adjacent
Derivative
adj.
unoriginal,
imitative
Acquiesce
v.
agree,
accept,
comply
Docile
adj.
passive,
submissive,
compliant
Abstract
adj.
conceptual,
not
physical
Compulsory
adj.
mandatory,
obligatory,
required
Innate
adj.
present
at
birth,
intrinsic
Apprentice
n.
trainee,
novice,
beginner
Dilettante
n.
amateur,
novice
Gaffe
n.
mistake,
error,
blunder
Naive
adj.
inexperienced,
unsophisticated
Test
21
Catalyst
n.
stimulus,
spur,
impetus
Languid
adj.relaxed,
lethargic,
lazy
Nonchalant
adj.
casual,
relax
Cantankerous
adj.
irritable,
bad-‐tempered
Exasperation
n.
irritation,
annoyance
Impetuous
adj.
impulsive,
hasty,
reckless,
rash
Petulant
adj.
irritable,
bad-‐tempered
Vex
v.
irritate,
annoy,
irk
Plight
n.
predicament,
difficult
situation
Quagmire
n.
swamp,
predicament,
quandary
Repugnant
adj.
disgusting,
repulsive,
offensive
Motley
adj.
colorful,
varied,
diverse
Variegated
adj.
diverse,
multicolored
Ornate
adj.
Elaborately
decorated,
fancy
Versatile
adj.
adaptable,
multipurpose
Empathy
n.
sensitivity
to
another’s
situation
Empirical
adj.
based
on
observation/
evidence
Ineffable
adj.
Indescribable,
inexpressible
Introspective
adj.
Inward-‐looking,
thoughtful
Nostalgia
n.
emotional
recollection
of
the
past
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Jocular
adj.
joking,
stimulus
Levity
n.
lightheartedness,
liveliness
Commend
v.
praise,
compliment,
applaud
Exalt
v.
praise,
revere,
pay
homage
to
Extol
v.
praise
enthusiastically,
exalt
Laud
v.
praise,
commend,
extol
Paragon
n.
best
example,
model,
archetype
Burgeon
v.
grow
quickly,
flourish,
thrive
Jubilation
n.
joy,
elation
Provocative
adj.
annoying,
controversial
Rousing
adj.
stimulating,
inspiring
Enigma
n.
mystery,
puzzle
Cryptic
adj.
mysterious,
puzzling
Esoteric
adj.
mysterious,
obscure,
cryptic
Arcane
adj.
mysterious,
cryptic
Cajole
v.
persuade,
coax
Coerce
v.
force,
pressure
Complacent
adj.
self-‐satisfied,
smug,
content
Supplement
v.
add
to,
increase,
augment
Miscreant
n.
criminal,
wrongdoer,
deliquent
Test
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Belligerent
adj.
aggressive,
combative,
millitant
Quarrel
v.
argue,
fight
Pugnacious
adj.
aggressive,
quarrelsome,
hostile
Salvo
n.
barrage,
sudden
burst
Incongruous
adj.
mismatched,
incompatible
Paucity
n.
scarcity,
lack
Destitute
adj.
poor,
impoverished
Penurious
adj.
poor,
impoverished,
destitute
Indigent
adj.
poor,
impoverished,
destitute
Arbitrary
adj.
capricious,
random,
illogical
Erratic
adj.
unpredictable,
often
changing
Fickle
adj.
changeable,
volatile,
capricious
Mercurial
adj.
excitable,
temperamental
Sporadic
adj.
random,
infrequent
Whimsical
adj.
fanciful,
eccentric,
quirky
Conform
v.
follow,
comply,
meet,
match
Conventional
adj.
normal,
usual,
traditional
Stringent
adj.
strict,
rigorous,
demanding
Tenacious
adj.
persistent,
stubborn,
inflexible
Flounder
v.
struggle,
have,
difficulty
Test
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Austerity
n.
strictness,
sternness,
frugality
Crude
adj.simple,
basic,
rudimentary
Forbearance
n.
tolerance,
patience,
restraint
Humility
n.
humbleness,
modesty
Husbandry
n.
farm
management,
thrift
Rudimentary
adj.
basic,
simple
Astute
adj.
smart,
sharp,
clever
Erudite
adj.
educated,
learned,
scholarly
Shrewd
adj.
astute,
sharp,
perceptive
Perspicacious
adj.
insightful,
perceptive,
shrewd
Sagacious
adj.
wise,
perceptive,
shrewd
Trenchant
adj.
incisive,
sharp,
insightful
Anarchy
n.
lawlessness,
chaos,
disorder
Inhibit
v.
hinder,
slow
down,
prevent
Prohibit
v.
forbid,
ban,
prevent
Preclude
v.
prevent,
stop,
prohibit
Stagnate
v.
languish,
be
sluggish,
decline
Suppress
v.
subdue,
stop,
hold
back,
conceal
Potent
adj.
powerful,
strong,
convincing
Robust
adj.
healthy,
strong,
vigorous
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Conflagration
n.
fire,
blaze,
inferno
Conjecture
n.
guess,
speculation,
theory
Corollary
n.
consequence,
result
Repercussion
n.
consequence,
ramification
Corellation
n.
connection,
relationship
Deliberate
adj.
intentional,
willful,
on
purpose
Dichotomy
n.
contrast/division
between
two
things
Harmony
n.
agreement,
balance,
symmetry
Cacophony
n.
noise,
racket,
discord
Inclination
n.
tendency,
learning
Penchant
n.
liking
,
preference
Predilection
n.
liking,
fondness,
preference
Propensity
n.
tendency,
inclination
Antagonist
n.
opponent,
enemy,
adversary
Trivial
adj.
unimportant,
petty,
small
Frivolous
adj.
superficial,
facetious,
trivial
Relinquish
v.
abandon,
give
up,
stop
Phobic
adj.
fearful
Eccentric
adj.
unconventional
,
strange,
odd
Idiosyncratic
adj.
peculiar,
odd,
eccentric
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