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1 SAT vocabulary

2 Expectations: What is the SAT?
10 words over 4 class periods, then a quiz the following day. Quizzes will be matching and using the words correctly in a sentence. Quizzes are cumulative. I can pull words from any previous quiz. You don’t “own” a word until you can understand it when you hear or read it as well as use it appropriately in your own writing and conversation.

3 Example SAT question: 1. Shana, while being ________ about her beliefs, was by no means ________, choosing not to go to extreme measures to support her cause. A) indifferent pusillanimous B) ardent zealous C) fervent inefficacious D) equivocal clandestine E) nebulous sycophantic

4 Group 1 Brandish (verb): to wield, to wave around, to show off.
Callow (adjective): inexperienced, naïve, immature. Chagrin (noun): a feeling of disappointment, annoyance, shame, or displeasure Depreciate (verb): to decline, to reduce in value. Diatribe (noun): a verbal attack, criticism, a rant Emancipate (verb): to liberate, to release Epitome (noun): a typical or perfect example Fallacious (adjective): deceptive, misleading, faulty Garrulous (adjective): talkative, chatty. Gratuitous (adjective): unnecessary, uncalled for, excessive

5 Group 2 Harbinger (n): a sign, an omen, an indication of something to come Idiosyncrasy (n): a strange habit or quirk Immutable (adj): undeniable, indisputable Incandescent (adj): radiant, luminous Jovial (adj): cheerful, joyful, happy Endemic (adj): widespread, occurring frequently, indigenous Malevolent (adj): malicious, wicked, evil Obliterate (v): to destroy, to eradicate Obsolete (adj): useless, old-fashioned, Persevere (v): to carry on, to persist without giving up

6 Group 3 Finite (adj): limited, not permanent
Magnanimous (adj): generous, good-hearted, forgiving Parsimonious (adj): thrifty, frugal, economical Exult (v): to celebrate, to rejoice, to gloat Affiliate (v): to partner with, to associate with, Truculent (adj): aggressive, confrontational, Duplicity (n): deception, contradiction, dishonesty, Chivalrous (adj): brave, respectful, courteous, noble Dearth (n): scarcity, shortage, deficiency Exuberant (adj): enthusiastic, cheerful, excited

7 Group 4 Multifarious (adj): diverse, varied, many-sided
Ambivalent (adj): indecisive, unsure, having mixed feelings Placid (adj): peaceful, easygoing, calm Contrite (adj): remorseful, apologetic, regretful Belligerent (adj): loud-mouthed, argumentative Implement (v): to use, to put into practice, to apply Capricious (adj): impulsive, unpredictable, erratic Vivacious (adj): lively, bubbly, energetic Indignation (n): righteous anger, resentment at being unjustly insulted or offended Amicable (adj): friendly, agreeable, good-natured

8 Group 5 Clemency (n): mercy, forgiveness, leniency
Laud (v): to praise, to commend, to extol Blithe (adj): carefree, unconcerned, Vitriolic (adj): cruel, hateful, angry Obfuscate (v): to deceive, conceal, complicate, Altruistic (adj): generous, humane Placate (v): to pacify, to satisfy, to soothe Deride (v): to ridicule, to mock, to criticize Precocious (adj): gifted, clever beyond years Antithesis (n): contrast, a direct opposite

9 Group 6 Consecrate (v): to bless, to make holy
Nostalgia (n): homesickness, longing for the past Sublime (adj): inspiring, uplifting, transcendent Esoteric (adj): obscure, understood/appreciated by an enlightened few Eclectic (adj): varied, diverse, from multiple sources Apathy (n): a lack of concern, indifference Secular (adj): worldly, materialistic, non-spiritual/religious Reprehensible (adj): guilty, worthy of punishment Histrionic (adj): over-dramatic, exaggerated, Contentious (adj): arguable, debatable, controversial

10 Group 7 Aesthetic (adj): artistically admirable or beautiful Circuitous (adj): indirect, roundabout, winding Condescend (v): to talk down to, to patronize, to humiliate Substantiate (v): to validate, to prove, to confirm Pretentious (adj): conceited, showy, exaggerated Prosaic (adj): ordinary, dull, mundane Reverence (n): respect, admiration, Transient (adj): temporary, momentary, passing Subversive (adj): rebellious, insubordinate, revolutionary Surreptitious: (adj): secret, covert, clandestine, sneaky

11 Group 8 Reconcile (v): to resolve, to settle, to bring together
Deference (n): respectful submission, admiration, awe Spurious (adj): false, counterfeit, invalid Superfluous (adj): unnecessary, excessive, gratuitous Anachronistic (adj): antiquated, out of date, obsolete Affluent (adj): rich, wealthy, Prudent (adj): wise, cautious, sensible Meme (n): a cultural element or fad that expands by being shared or imitated. Tenacious (adj): persistent, determined, Vindicate (v): to clear someone of blame, to prove correct, to justify

12 Group 9 Juxtapose (v): to bring things together for comparison
Pragmatic (adj): practical, sensible, realistic Edify (v): to enlighten, to instruct or improve morally or intellectually Decadent (adj): luxuriously indulgent, corrupt Narcissism (n): vanity, selfishness, self-obsession Pejorative (adj): derogatory, offensive Perpetuate (v): to continue, to enable Debilitate (v): to weaken, to hinder, to incapacitate Brazen (adj): bold, shameless, blatant Debacle (n): a disaster, fiasco, catastrophe,

13 Embellish Intermittent Cumulative Equivocate Levity Ethereal Obtuse Stigma Propensity


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