SSAT Vocabulary List (500 words) with Answers

Colleague Correct Answer N: a co-worker or fellow classmate Compatible Correct Answer ADJ: capable of getting along well with other people or things Accomodate Correct Answer V: (1) to be agreeable, acceptable, suitable, (2) to adapt. ADJ: accomodating Amiable Correct Answer ADJ: friendly, kind, likeable Congenial Correct Answer ADJ: friendly, sociable, suited to one's needs Aloof Correct Answer ADJ: emotionally distant Nonchalant Correct Answer ADJ: casual, calm, unconcerned Apathetic Correct Answer ADJ: showing no interest or concern. N: apathy Indifferent Correct Answer ADJ: showing no interest or concern. N: apathy Sentimental Correct Answer ADJ: overly emotional Hysterical Correct Answer ADJ: having excessive and uncontrollable emotion. N: hysteria Benevolent Correct Answer ADJ: kind, generous. N: benevolence Compassionate Correct Answer ADJ: kind, sympathetic. N: compassion Empathy Correct Answer N: understanding another's feelings. ADJ: empathetic Charismatic Correct Answer ADJ: charming. N: charisma Engaging Correct Answer ADJ: interesting, charming, attractive Gracious Correct Answer ADJ: charming, generous, polite Courteous Correct Answer ADJ: polite. N: courtesy Cordial Correct Answer ADJ: polite, friendly Tact Correct Answer N: consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others. ADJ: tactful Emulate Correct Answer V: to copy or imitate, to look up to Flatter Correct Answer V: to praise excessively or dishonestly. N: flattery Fidelity Correct Answer N: faithfulness, loyalty Steadfast Correct Answer ADJ: determined, loyal, steady Fickle Correct Answer ADJ: not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently Headstrong Correct Answer ADJ: stubborn, disobedient Obstinate Correct Answer ADJ: stubborn, disobedient. N: obstinacy Exasperate Correct Answer V: to annoy, irritate ADJ: exasperating Infuriate Correct Answer V: to anger or enrage. ADJ: infuriating Indignant Correct Answer ADJ: outraged, angry at something unjust Mock Correct Answer V: to ridicule or make fun of. N: mockery Malicious Correct Answer ADJ: intending to harm or cause suffering N: malice Exploit Correct Answer (1) V: to take advantage of, (2) N: a bold action or deed Belittle Correct Answer V: to put someone down, to express a negative opinion Jeer Correct Answer V: to laugh at with scorn, N: a scornful laugh