Vocabulary List 12- SAT (part 4)

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Across
  1. 2. The substitution of an innocuous term to mitigate the discomfort of a harsh reality; from the Greek eu- (good) + pheme (speaking).
  2. 5. A profound conundrum or symbolism that resists easy interpretation; from the Greek ainigma (to speak in riddles).
  3. 6. The tendency to assert principles as immutable truths based on authority rather than empirical evidence; from the Greek dogma (opinion/decree).
  4. 7. To formally justify or clear a subject from culpable suspicion or blame; from the Latin ex- (out of) + culpa (blame).
  5. 8. Intended for a restricted culture or circle of experts, often involving abstruse knowledge; from the Greek esotero (inner).
  6. 11. Characterized by inappropriate levity or satire when addressing serious ethics; from the Latin facetia (wit).
  7. 13. Exhibiting profound knowledge gained through extensive contemplation and study; from the Latin ex- (out) + rudis (unskilled/rude).
  8. 16. To clarify an abstruse concept by shedding light on its intricacy; from the Latin lux (light).
  9. 17. A synthesis of ideas or styles deduced from a diverse array of sources; from the Greek eklektikos (selective).
  10. 18. Overflowing with fervent energy or boisterous enthusiasm; originating from the Latin e- (out) + bullire (to boil).
Down
  1. 1. A state of cognitive or aesthetic inconsistency resulting from the juxtaposition of incongruous elements; derived from the Latin dis- (apart) + sonare (to sound).
  2. 3. To heighten the imagery of a narrative through the addition of decorative, often fictitious, details; from the Old French bel (beautiful).
  3. 4. The maintenance of mental stability and composure amidst external tumult; from the Latin aequus (even) + animus (mind).
  4. 9. Conspicuously offensive or remarkable for its depravity; historically from the Latin ex grege (out of the flock/exceptional).
  5. 10. To increase the severity or dissonance of a pre-existing conflict or condition; from the Latin ex- (thoroughly) + acerbus (bitter).
  6. 12. Characterized by an ethereal transience, lasting only a fleeting moment; from the Greek epi- (upon) + hemera (day).
  7. 13. The capacity to produce a specific, intended sensation or result within a system; from the Latin efficere (to work out/accomplish).
  8. 14. A sudden introspection leading to a transformative perception of essential truth; from the Greek epiphaneia (manifestation).
  9. 15. Deceitfulness characterized by a paradox between one’s public demeanor and private intent; from the Latin duplex (twofold).
  10. 16. The cognitive and emotional capacity to interpret and share the sentience of another; from the Greek en- (in) + pathos (feeling).