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SAT Vocabulary Chapter 3

SAT Vocabulary Chapter 3. HOW TO TALK ABOUT PERSONALITY TYPES. 1. egoist. (noun) Definition: a self-centered or selfish person Synonyms: egocentric, egomaniac Antonyms: altruist, humanitarian. 2. egotist. (noun)

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SAT Vocabulary Chapter 3

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  1. SAT VocabularyChapter 3 HOW TO TALK ABOUT PERSONALITY TYPES

  2. 1. egoist (noun) • Definition: a self-centered or selfish person • Synonyms: egocentric, egomaniac • Antonyms: altruist, humanitarian

  3. 2. egotist (noun) • Definition: 1) the feeling or belief that one is better, more important, more talented, etc., than other people 2) the practice of talking about oneself too much • Synonyms: one who is conceited, vain, smug • Antonyms: one who has humbleness, humility

  4. 3. altruist (noun) • Definition: 1) feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness 2) unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others • Synonyms: one who is a humanitarian, selfless, charitable • Antonyms: self-indulgent, selfish

  5. 4. introvert (noun) • Definition: a shy or reserved person • Synonyms: wallflower, a person who is reserved or withdrawn • Antonyms: extrovert

  6. 5. extrovert (noun) • Definition: 1) a friendly person who likes being with and talking to other people 2) an outgoing, overtly expressive person • Synonyms: show-off, socializer • Antonyms: introvert, shy

  7. 6. ambivert (noun) • Definition: a person having characteristics of both extrovert and introvert

  8. 7. misanthrope (noun) • Definition: 1) a person who does not like other people 2) a person who hates or distrusts humankind and avoids human society • Synonyms: cynic, recluse, hermit

  9. 8. misogynist (noun) • Definition: a person who has a hatred of women • Synonyms: woman-hater, antifeminist, sexist, chauvinist (male)

  10. 9. misogamist (noun) • Definition: a person who hates marriage

  11. 10. ascetic (noun) • Definition: 1) a person who practices a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure and indulgence 2) a person who uses strict self-denial as a measure of personal discipline • Synonyms: one who is austere, self-denying • Antonyms: sybaritic

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