Vocab Booster SAT Supplement Vocabulary: Peaceful Words

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  1. assent
    agree or express agreement
  2. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  3. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  4. conciliatory
    making or willing to make concessions
  5. tolerance
    willingness to respect the beliefs or practices of others
  6. tolerate
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  7. mild
    humble in spirit or manner
  8. moderate
    marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
  9. temperate
    not extreme
  10. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  11. accessible
    capable of being reached
  12. available
    obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
  13. convenience
    the quality of being useful
  14. expedient
    appropriate to a purpose
  15. expedite
    process fast and efficiently
  16. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  17. compliant
    disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
  18. docile
    easily handled or managed
  19. indulgent
    given to yielding to the wishes of someone
  20. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  21. servile
    submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
  22. subservient
    compliant and obedient to authority
  23. tractable
    easily managed
  24. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  25. ameliorate
    make better
  26. appease
    make peace with
  27. composure
    steadiness of mind under stress
  28. console
    give moral or emotional strength to
  29. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  30. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  31. insouciant
    marked by unconcern
  32. mellow
    having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
  33. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  34. nonchalant
    marked by casual unconcern or indifference
  35. placate
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  36. phlegmatic
    showing little emotion
  37. restrained
    under control
  38. sedate
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  39. solace
    comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
  40. stoic
    seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
  41. stolid
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  42. halcyon
    a mythical bird said to breed at the winter solstice
  43. pacific
    disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature
  44. placid
    calm and free from disturbance
  45. serene
    not agitated
  46. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  47. tranquility
    an untroubled state that is free from disturbances
  48. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  49. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  50. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  51. attenuate
    become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
  52. debase
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  53. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  54. decrease
    a change downward
  55. detract
    take away a part from; diminish
  56. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  57. dwindle
    become smaller or lose substance
  58. ebb
    the outward flow of the tide
  59. enervate
    weaken physically, mentally, or morally
  60. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
  61. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  62. plummet
    drop sharply
  63. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  64. precipitous
    extremely steep
  65. relent
    give in, as to influence or pressure
  66. subside
    wear off or die down
  67. wane
    a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
  68. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  69. harbor
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  70. refuge
    something or someone turned to for assistance or security
  71. sanctuary
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
  72. sentinel
    a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
  73. thicket
    a dense growth of bushes
  74. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  75. aide
    someone who acts as an assistant
  76. assist
    give help; be of service
  77. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  78. facilitate
    make easier
  79. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  80. promote
    assign to a higher position
  81. tutelage
    attention and management implying responsibility for safety
  82. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  83. counsel
    something that provides direction or advice
  84. dissuade
    turn away from by persuasion
  85. enlighten
    give spiritual insight to
  86. mentor
    a wise and trusted guide and advisor
  87. opine
    express one's view openly and without fear or hesitation
Created on Fri Jan 31 16:51:51 EST 2020 (updated Thu Apr 02 19:59:38 EDT 2020)

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