SAT Unit 9

ALTRUISTICUnselfishConcerned with the welfare of others

AMBIVALENTHaving opposite and conflicting feelings about someone or something

CONCEDETo admit;

yield; give in

conciseBrief and compact

DIDACTICTeachinginstructional

DILIGENCESteadiness of effort; persistent hard

work

epitomeA perfect example

A part which represents a whole

EQUANIMITY

Calmness, composure, refusal to panic

fractiousTending to

be troublesome

, unruly, quarrelsome, contrary, irritable

heterogeneousComposed of

different kinds,

diverse

indifferenceHaving a neutral or unbiased disposition

Not interested in or concerned about

indiscriminateNot showing distinction; unable to tell the

difference between; not making careful choices

indolentLazyAvoiding exertion

Indulging in ease

libelWritten material defaming a person; material published without just cause; slander

misanthropeOne who hates mankind

opportunistOne who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.

permeateTo pass through, esp. of fluids;

To spread or pervade

(adj. form is permeable)

persevereTo persist in a course of action in spite of counter influences

relevancyRelevancePertinenceReference to the case in hand

scantyMeager, insufficient