SAT Words # SAT/M325

n. luxuriance
(a) transmission of physical or mental qualities, diseases, etc., from parent to offspring
(b) one of the coarse, stiff hairs of swine: used in brush-making, etc
(c) excessive or superfluous growth or quantity
(d) any maneuvering or adroit management for effecting an object
 
n. detriment
(a) that of which anything is composed or may be constructed
(b) something that causes damage, depreciation or loss
(c) the condition of not flowing or not changing
(d) an official
 
n. stanza
(a) a group of rimed lines, usually forming one of a series of similar divisions in a poem
(b) intensity of passion or affection
(c) newness
(d) person who absorbs and comprehends something
 
n. intrigue
(a) one who doubts any statements
(b) lack of refinement in conduct or speech
(c) bottomless gulf
(d) a plot or scheme, usually complicated and intended to accomplish something by secret ways
 
n. sophism
(a) the nobility
(b) a majority
(c) a mark for failure or bad conduct
(d) a false argument understood to be such by the reasoner himself and intentionally used to deceive

n. mania
(a) a variety of the peach
(b) a mere youth
(c) a religious holiday celebrated on January 6 to commemorate the visit of the wise men to Bethlehem (Christianity)
(d) insanity
 
n. humanitarian
(a) an outline or contour
(b) a philanthropist
(c) the study and collection of stamps
(d) that which causes gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration
 
n. jurisprudence
(a) liability to be broken or destroyed
(b) vertical distance or elevation above any point or base-level, as the sea
(c) spare time
(d) the science of rights in accordance with positive law
 
n. anatomy
(a) that branch of morphology which treats of the structure of organisms
(b) staff; work force; team; crew
(c) open robbery, as in war
(d) a clever or sarcastic remark
 
n. approbation
(a) a tree
(b) an idea that comes later than its appropriate or expected time
(c) malicious and groundless injury done to the reputation or good name of another
(d) sanction