Vocabular Esențial pentru Examenul SAT - Cuvinte literare

an ability or skill that has been developed through training or practice

knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of experience or study

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

fair in judgment or treatment

condemned to suffer or face misfortune as a result of supernatural punishment

hard to manage or endure

demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with

the clothes or attire that someone wears, often chosen for a specific occasion or purpose

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors

a tightly packed or clustered group or mass

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

a short and thick hair

a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

to manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully

to be pulled along by a leading force

a person who regularly enjoys drinking alcohol, often seen indulging in social settings

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

deviating from what is considered conventional or expected

lacking freshness or excitement due to overuse, age, or repetition

showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow

a person's chest

the forward part of a ship or boat, typically pointed and leading ahead through the water

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

a person who signs a bond to guarantee another's fulfillment of obligations

to move clumsily or struggle while walking

a large number of people assembled together in a place

to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

the state of being unhappy and despairing

characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance

to treat someone disrespectfully by showing a lack of attention or consideration

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

to wait for something or someone

in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

impressive and great in size

to travel or proceed on a course, especially slowly or indirectly

to fail to be successful or make any progress

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

related to a state of intense or suppressed anger that is simmering beneath the surface, often not openly expressed

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact

in a manner that is dishonorable, mean, or morally low

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

a formal permission to do something

to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner

to lose consciousness temporarily, often due to strong emotion, heat, or exhaustion

a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decoration or tribute

to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight

used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon, without delay

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

to clearly show that one has a quality or a feeling about someone or something

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion

wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material

a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served, often for socializing

to disagree or deny that something is true