Vocab Booster SAT Supplement Vocabulary: Good Character Traits

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  1. eminent
    standing above others in quality or position
  2. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
  3. exploit
    use or manipulate to one's advantage
  4. merit
    the quality of being deserving
  5. prestige
    a high standing achieved through success or influence
  6. quintessential
    representing the perfect example of a class or quality
  7. refined
    cultivated and genteel
  8. renowned
    widely known and esteemed
  9. assertive
    aggressively self-assured
  10. decisive
    characterized by resoluteness and firmness
  11. poised
    marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
  12. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  13. bravery
    a willingness to face danger or pain without showing fear
  14. dauntless
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  15. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  16. grit
    small coarse bits of stone, sand, or gravel
  17. gumption
    fortitude and determination
  18. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  19. mettle
    the courage to carry on
  20. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  21. valor
    courage when facing danger
  22. dedication
    complete and wholehearted fidelity
  23. determined
    having been learned or found especially by investigation
  24. insistent
    demanding attention
  25. perseverance
    the act of continuing or repeating
  26. resolute
    firm in purpose or belief
  27. steadfast
    marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
  28. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  29. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  30. diligent
    quietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness
  31. collaborate
    work together on a common enterprise or project
  32. perquisite
    an incidental benefit for certain types of employment
  33. synergy
    the working together of two or more things to produce an effect
  34. impenetrable
    not admitting of passage into or through
  35. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  36. impregnable
    incapable of being attacked or tampered with
  37. indestructible
    not easily ruined
  38. inviolable
    incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
  39. authoritarian
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  40. coercion
    using force to cause something to occur
  41. compel
    force somebody to do something
  42. compelling
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  43. dominant
    most frequent or common
  44. efficacy
    capacity or power to produce a desired result
  45. influential
    having or exercising power
  46. persuasive
    intended or having the power to induce action or belief
  47. predominant
    having superior power or influence
  48. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  49. asocial
    given to avoiding association with others
  50. coy
    affectedly shy especially in a playful or provocative way
  51. demure
    shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way
  52. diffident
    showing modest reserve
  53. insular
    relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
  54. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
  55. modest
    marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
  56. reticent
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
  57. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  58. timid
    showing fear and lack of courage
  59. bolster
    support and strengthen
  60. brawny
    possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
  61. brunt
    the main part, especially of a force or shock
  62. enhance
    increase
  63. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  64. hardy
    having rugged physical strength
  65. hearty
    showing warm and sincere friendliness
  66. indomitable
    impossible to subdue
  67. insurmountable
    not capable of being overcome
  68. invigorate
    give life or energy to
  69. potency
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  70. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
  71. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
  72. sturdy
    having rugged physical strength
  73. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  74. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  75. forte
    an asset of special worth or utility
  76. panache
    distinctive and stylish elegance
  77. proficient
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  78. prowess
    a superior skill learned by study and practice
  79. repertoire
    the range of skills in a particular field or occupation
  80. specialized
    developed or designed for a particular activity or function
  81. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
  82. celerity
    a rate that is rapid
  83. deft
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
  84. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  85. diplomatic
    relating to negotiation between nations
  86. finesse
    subtly skillful handling of a situation
  87. flair
    a natural talent
  88. multifaceted
    having many aspects
  89. nimble
    moving quickly and lightly
  90. limber
    easily bent
  91. spry
    moving quickly and lightly
  92. tact
    consideration in dealing with others
  93. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  94. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
  95. favorable
    encouraging or approving or pleasing
  96. felicitous
    exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
  97. fortuitous
    lucky; occurring by happy chance
  98. opportune
    suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
  99. optimistic
    hopeful that the best will happen in the future
  100. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
Created on Fri Jan 31 16:56:05 EST 2020 (updated Thu Apr 02 20:00:40 EDT 2020)

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