SAT words positive and negative flashcards

Altruistic

Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill.

Candid

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Flourish

To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.

Gratuitous

Uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.

Innovative

Featuring new methods; advanced and original.

Jubilant

Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Magnanimous

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival.

Resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Uplifting

Providing encouragement or hope.

Vibrant

Full of energy and life; bright and striking.

Zealous

Having or showing passion and enthusiasm.

Apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Belligerent

Hostile and aggressive; ready to fight.

Cynical

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest.

Deceptive

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Evasive

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation.

Frivolous

Not having any serious purpose or value.

Grim

Forbidding or uninviting; stern and forbidding.

Hostile

Unfriendly; antagonistic.

Impassive

Not feeling or showing emotion.

Juvenile

Childish; immature.

Lethargic

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

Malicious

Characterized by malice; intending to do harm.

Nefarious

Wicked or criminal.

Obnoxious

Extremely unpleasant; disgusting.

Pompous

Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.

Quarrelsome

Characterized by a tendency to argue.

Resentful

Feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation.