SAT Words II

appeasing; soothing; showing willingness to reconcile

After arguing endlessly with them for weeks, Connie switched to a more conciliatory tone with her parents once prom season arrived.

capable of being believed; plausible

The shocking but credible report of mice in the kitchen kept Eddie up all night.

to free from blame

Xena was exonerated of all charges.

indisputable; not open to question

The videotape of the robbery provided incontrovertible evidence against the suspect- he was obviously guilty.

to officially charge with wrongdoing or a crime

prone to engage in lawsuits

devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause

equality, as in amount, status, or value

antonym; disparity

moral uprightness; righteousness

lax in attending to duty; negligent

to reject the validity of authority of

feigning piety or righteousness

principled, having a strong sense of right and wrong; conscientious and exacting

concerned

plausible but misleading or fallacious argument

to support with proof or evidence; verify

adherence to the truth; truthfulness

to free from blame

to urge with repeated appeals, teasing, or flattery

trickery

fawning and servile

insincere, obsequious flatterer

unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness

distinguished; prominent

identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives

to praise highly

full of praise

courageously or generously noble in mind and heart

humanitarian; benevolent; relating to monetary generosity

to mutually take or give; to respond in kind