Set 23 · Study 1 / 5
Exita person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection
As a perfectionist, she often found it hard to meet deadlines because she insisted on revising her work endlessly until it was flawless.
Set 23 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: perfectionist, acclamation, gavel, animus, psychoanalysis. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection
As a perfectionist, she often found it hard to meet deadlines because she insisted on revising her work endlessly until it was flawless.
loud and enthusiastic approval or praise
The crowd erupted in loud acclamation as the winning team took their victory lap.
a small mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal for attention or to mark the commencement or conclusion of a proceeding
As the judge brought down the gavel, the courtroom fell silent in anticipation of the verdict.
a feeling of hostility or animosity
Despite their longstanding friendship, there was an underlying animus between them that made their interactions tense.
a therapeutic approach that focuses on the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior
Many therapists incorporate psychoanalysis into their practice to help clients explore their subconscious thoughts and feelings.