SAT vocab list 12

• Affinity: a natural liking of someone or something
• Brusque: Quick and rude ; describes someone who speaks or behaves abruptly and without much politeness
• Egregious: Extremely bad or shocking in a way that stands out
• Fiscal: Relating to finances and money
• Flout: To mock ; to publicly make fun of
• Foment: cause or stir up trouble or conflict
• Hospice: A program that gives care to the seriously ill
• Impalpable: Something that cannot be felt or touched because it is too fine, delicate or abstract
• Jocular: Playful, joking; describes someone who likes to make jokes
• Lascivious: Showing strong or inappropiate sexual desire or behavior
• Malleable: Capable of being molded or shaped; adaptable
• Miscreant: Person who behaves badly or does something wrong. It refers to someone who breaks the rules or causes trouble
• Recant: To take back or withdraw something that was said
• Regale: To entertain or amuse someone with stories, jokes, or other enjoyable activities
• Salient: Very noticeable, important or prominent; describes something that stands out or grabs attention