sat 5

  1. Untenable
    • that which cannot be defended
    • UN (not)
  2. Benevolent
    • an inclination to do good, kindliness
    • BENE (good/well)
  3. Misanthrope
    • a person who hates or distrusts mankind
    • MIS (wrong/bad)
  4. Abdicate
    • give up, resign, as to abdicate a throne
    • AB (away from/off)
  5. Benign
    • good natured, kindly, favorable, not malignant
    • BENE (good/well)
  6. Miscreant
    • one who behaves criminally, an evildoer, a malefactor
    • MIS (wrong/bad)
  7. Aberration
    • a departure from what is normal or typical
    • AB (away from/off)
  8. a) Malefactor
    b) Malignant
    • a) an evildoer or criminal
    • b) having an evil influence, very harmful
    • MAL (bad)
  9. Misnomer
    • wrong name
    • MIS (wrong/bad)
  10. Abhor
    • to dislike intensely, loathe, despise
    • AB (away from/off)
  11. a) Malediction
    b) Malevolent
    c) Malicious
    • a) to say bad things, a curse
    • b) wishing evil or harm to others
    • c) to cause pain, injury, or distress to another
    • MAL (bad)
  12. a) Amicable
    b) Amity
    c) Amiable
    • a) pleasant, friendly
    • b) peaceful, friendly relations
    • c) friendly, affable
    • AMI (friend)
  13. Benediction
    • to say or speak well of, hence a blessing
    • BENE (good/well)
  14. Supercilious
    • thinking you are above others, arrogant, haughty
    • SUPER (above)
  15. Gregarious
    • enjoying the company of groups, affable
    • GREG (group)
  16. Benefactor
    • one who has given help, especially financial
    • BENE (good/well)
  17. Supersede
    • replace, take the place of
    • SUPER (above)
  18. Segregate
    • separating into different groups
    • GREG (group)
Author
dahyun
ID
43928
Card Set
sat 5
Description
prefixes
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