1. SAT Vocabulary
Set Sixteen

2. Aberration (n.)
A behavior that is different from the normal pattern that is typically unwelcomed
The outward violence toward the teacher was an unexpected act of aberration.

3. Alias (n.)
A fake name
Katy Hudson became a famous pop star under the alias Katy Perry to avoid getting confused with actress Kate Hudson.

4. Antithesis (n.) The exact opposite
Upon leaving the interview, Jason realized that the job was the antithesis of what he was looking for.

5. Construe (v.) To interpret or analyze
The class tried to construe the teacher’s speech about responsibility, but there was too much sarcasm in the way.

6. Discomfit (v.) To make someone uncomfortable
In an attempt to win, the competing dancers intentionally tried to discomfit each other before performing.

7. Elicit (v.) To bring forth; to cause
Bernie Sanders often talks about “free college,” which seems to elicit a large response from college and high school students.

8. Fetter (n.) A chain or shackle for the ankles
In order to prevent another escape attempt, the guards had to put El Chapo in a fetter while he slept.

9. Insurgent (adj.) In opposition to authority or government
With insurgent confidence, Sydney showed up to school out of dress code every day for the first week.

10. Maverick (n.) One who displays independence in thought or action
The upcoming TV documentary He Named Me Malala, we get an in-depth look into the life of Malala Yousafzai, a fourteen-year-old female maverick who survived getting shot in the head.

11. Plethora (n.) An excess of
Teachers deal with a plethora of excuses on a daily basis!