2. Vocabulary List #3 SAT prep words English 11

3. pedestrian (adjective) ordinary, dull Synonym: commonplace, mediocre Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

4. deviate (verb) to turn aside from a course; to stray Synonym: digress; stray Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

5. obfuscate (verb) to confuse, bewilder Synonym: muddle; obscure Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

6. impale (verb) to pierce with a sharp stake through the body Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

7. extenuate (verb) to lessen the seriousness by providing partial excuses Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

8. parochial (adjective) local; narrow; limited Synonym: provincial; narrow-minded Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

9. glower (verb) to stare angrily Synonym: scowl; glare Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

10. ambiguous (adjective) open to more than one interpretation Synonym: unclear; vague Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

11. optimum (adjective) best; most favorable; ideal Synonym: unsurpassed Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

12. importune (verb) to ask persistently; to beg Synonym: badger; implore Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

13. bona fide (adjective) in good faith Synonym: legitimate; genuine Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

14. adventitious (adjective) not part of the real or essential nature of a thing; non-essential Synonym: incidental; accidental Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

15. fecund (adjective) fertile; productive Synonym: prolific Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

16. edify (verb) to improve someone morally Synonym: enlighten Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

17. cataclysm (noun) a violent change Synonym: disaster; catastrophe Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.