English SAT Words Crossword

a ruler who has absolute power
a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.
consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources.
a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
special honor or respect shown publicly
(of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.
(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
a refutation or contradiction
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily
seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution.
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.
a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals
having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity.
difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
severe or bare in appearance or outline
bring out of sleep; awaken.
(of a person, especially a man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner.
a cause of great trouble or suffering.
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
refuse to accept or be associated with.
(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
Be quick to do something
acting or done quickly and without thought or care
(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
expressed clearly; easy to understand.
treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority.
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety
deceive; trick.
a moment of sudden revelation or insight.