SAT 1
"A". (v) to shorten, abridge
Abbreviate
A. (adj) friendly, agreeable
Amicable
A. (adj) extremely dry or deathly boring
Arid
C. (v) to criticize harshly
Censure
C. (v) to settle a dispute by terms agreeable to both sides
Compromise
-- (n) the act of refraining from pleasurable activity, e.g., eating or drinking
Abstinence
(adj) out-of-date, not attributed to the correct historical period
Anachronistic
A. -- (adj) persistent, hard-working
Assiduous
-- (adj) indirect, taking the longest route
Circuitous
-- (adj) possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing
Condescending
high praise
Adulation
(n) short, usually funny account of an event
Anecdote
A. -- (n) sanctuary, shelter, place of refuge
Asylum
exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future
(n) a hidden storage pace
cache
-- (n) misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events
Adversity
(adj) nameless, without a disclosed identity
Anonymous
B. -- (adj) friendly and helpful
Benevolent
(v) to cooperate, work together
Collaborate
(n) person who complies with accepted rules and customs
Conformist
-- (adj) pertaining to beauty or the arts
Aesthetic
(n) foe, opponent, adversary
Adversary
C. (n) trust, sociability amongst friends
Camaraderie
(n) sympathy, helpfulness or mercy
Compassion
-- (n) a crowd of people, an assembly
Congregation