SAT Word List 5 Epitome n a perfect example of Equanimity n calmness composure Equivocal adj having two or more meanings purposely ambiguous Eradicate v remove or completely destroy ID: 766541
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SAT Word List 5
Epitome (n) a perfect example of Equanimity (n): calmness, composureEquivocal (adj): having two or more meanings; purposely ambiguousEradicate (v): remove or completely destroyErudite (adj): having or showing knowledge or learningEvanescent (adj): quickly fading from sight, memory, or existence Eschew (v): to abstain from; to shun; to avoid Esoteric ( adj ): intended for or understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge Euphemism (n): a mild or less direct word substituted for one that is harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing Evasive ( adj ): directed towards avoidance or escape
Evocative ( adj ): evoking strong memories, images, or feelings Exacerbate (v): make (something bad) worseExasperate (v): irritate intenselyExemplary (adj): serving as a desirable model; very goodExhaustive (adj): leaving nothing out; fully comprehensive Exonerate (v): officially absolve from blame Exorbitant ( adj ): unreasonably high (regarding price or amount) Expedient ( adj ): Advantageous; convenient Extol (v): To praise highly Extraneous ( adj ): Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject
SAT Word List 6 Fabricate (v) Invent, typically with deceitful intentFacetious (adj)Trivially or inappropriately humorous; sarcasticFacile (adj)SuperficialFallacy (n)A mistaken belief; a failure in reasoningFastidious (adj)Very attentive to accuracy and detail or cleanliness Fatalism (n) the belief that all events are predetermined Fathom (v) Understand after much thought Feasible ( adj ) Possible and practical to achieve easily or conveniently Felicity (n) Complete happiness; bliss Fervor (n) Intense and passionate feeling
Flippant ( adj )Not showing the proper seriousness or respectFortuitous (adj)Happening by lucky chanceFoster (v)To help develop or promoteFrenetic (adj)Frantic; frenziedFrugal (adj)Sparing or economical as regards food or money Furtive ( adj ) Characterized by guilty or evasive secrecy Galvanize (v) Shock or excite into action Garrulous ( adj ) Talking too much, especially about unimportant things Germane ( adj ) Truly relevant; pertinent Gratuitous ( adj ) Given free of charge; unnecessary
SAT Word List 7 Gregarious ( adj)Fond of the company of others; sociableHackneyed (adj)Unoriginal and triteHallow (v)Make holy; consecrateHamper (v)Hinder or impedeHarbinger (n)A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something Heinous ( adj ) Outrageously evil Heresy (n) Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine; at odds with what is generally accepted Heterogeneous ( adj ) Diverse in character or content Homogeneous ( adj ) Of the same kind Hyperbole (n) Deliberate exaggeration
Iconoclast (n) A person who attacks cherished beliefs Idiosyncrasy (n)A way of behaving or thinking peculiar to an individual Immutable (adj)Unchanging or unchangeableImpeccable (adj)In accordance with the highest standards; faultless; unblemishedImpecunious (adj)Having little or no money Impediment (n) A hindrance or obstruction Impetuous ( adj ) Acting or done quickly and rashly Implacable ( adj ) Unable to be appeased Imprudent ( adj ) Not showing care for the consequences of an action Indiscriminate ( adj ) Done or acting at random or without careful judgment
SAT Word List 8 Inane ( adj)Lacking sense or meaningIncandescent (adj)Glowing with intense heatIncendiary (adj)Designed to cause fires; tending to stir up controversyIncidental (adj)Occurring as a minor accompaniment or by chance in connection with something elseIncongruous ( adj ) Out of place; unsuitable Inconspicuous ( adj ) Not clearly visible or attracting attention Incontrovertible ( adj ) Not able to be denied or disputed Indictment (n) A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime Induce (v) Succeed in persuading or leading someone to do something Inept ( adj ) Incompetent; awkward or clumsy
Inevitable ( adj )Certain to happen; unavoidableIngenuous (adj)Innocent and unsuspectingInnocuous (adj)Not harmful or offensiveInordinate (adj)Unusually large; excessiveInsatiable (adj)Impossible to satisfyInsular (adj ) Isolated from outside influences Inscrutable ( adj ) Impossible to understand or interpret Insidious ( adj ) Characterized by treachery or slyness Insinuation (n) An unpleasant hint or suggestion Insipid ( adj ) Without flavor; not exciting; dull
SAT Word List 9 Intemperate ( adj)Lacking self-control; characterized by excessive indulgencesInterminable (adj)EndlessIntimate (v)Hint or implyIntransigent (adj)Refusing to change one’s viewsIntrepid (adj)Fearless; adventurous Introspection (n) The examination of one’s own thoughts or feelings Introvert (n) A shy, reticent person Inundate (v) Flood; overwhelm with things to be dealt with Invigorate (v) Give strength or energy to Irrefutable ( adj ) Impossible to deny or disprove
Irresolute ( adj )Uncertain; wavering; indecisiveItinerant (adj)Traveling from place to placeJaded (adj)Tired out or lacking enthusiasm after having had too much of somethingJudicious (adj)Having or done with good judgment Laud (v)Praise highly Juxtapose (v) Place two or more things side by side or close Lackadaisical ( adj ) Lacking enthusiasm and thouroughness Laconic ( adj ) Using few words; terse Lament (v) Mourn; express regret Languid ( adj ) Disinclined to exert oneself physically
SAT Word List 10 Lax ( adj)Not sufficiently strict, severe or carefulLethargy (n)A lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggishLevity (n)The treatment of a serious matter with humorLiberate (v)Set free from oppressionLoathe (v)Feel hatred or disgust for Lofty ( adj ) Noble; elevated; haughty Loquacious ( adj ) Talkative Lucid ( adj ) Clear; easy to understand Elucidate (v) To make clear Lugubrious ( adj ) Mournful; sad
Magnanimous ( adj )Generous or forgiving; especially toward a rivalMalevolent (adj)Wishing evil to others; ill willMalice (n)The desire to do harm to someoneManifest (adj)Clear and obviousManifest (verb) Show or demonstrateMeager ( adj ) Lacking in quality ; lean; thin Meander (v) To move aimlessly and idly without fixed direction Mediocrity (n) state of being moderate to inferior in quality Mercenary ( adj ) Motivated chiefly by desire for gain Meticulous ( adj ) Extremely or excessively careful about details
SAT Word List 11 Misanthrope (n) A person who hates or distrusts all peopleMiscreant (n)A person who behaves badly or unlawfullyMitigate (v)Make less severe, serious, or painfulModicum (n)A small amountMollify (v)To calm in temper; sootheMundane (adj ) Lacking interest or excitement Munificent ( adj ) Very generous in giving; lavish Narcissism (n) Excessive love or admiration for oneself Nascent ( adj ) Just coming into existence and beginning to develop Nebulous ( adj ) In the form of a cloud or haze; vague or ill-defined
Nefarious ( adj )Wicked; iniquitous; villainousNegligible (adj)So small or unimportant as to be not worth consideringNonchalant (adj)Casual, calm, and relaxedNovel (adj)Strikingly new, unusual, or differentNovice (n)A person new and inexperienced in a job or situation Nurture (v) Rear and encourage the development (of a child) or cherish (a belief) Obdurate ( adj ) Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action Obfuscate (v) Make unclear or unintelligible Oblique ( adj ) Neither parallel nor at right angles; not explicit or direct Obliterate (v) Destroy completely
SAT Word List 12 Oblivious ( adj)Not aware of what is happening around oneselfObscure (adj)Not discovered or known aboutObsequious (adj)Obedient or attentive to an excessObsolete (adj)No longer produced or used; out of dateObstinate ( adj ) Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion Obstreperous ( adj ) Voicing loud opposition; noisy or unruly, esp. in resisting Obtuse ( adj ) Annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; not sharp-pointed or blunt Odious ( adj ) Extremely unpleasant; repulsive Officious ( adj ) Asserting authority or interfering in an overbearing way Ominous Giving the worrying impression that something bad will happen
Omniscient ( adj )Knowing all thingsOnerous (adj)Involving an oppressive amount of effortOpportune (adj)Done or occurring at an especially convenient or appropriate timeOpprobrium (n)Harsh criticism or scornOpulent (adj)Ostentatious; rich and luxurious Ornate ( adj ) Elaborately or highly decorated Orthodox ( adj ) Conforming with traditional or generally accepted beliefs Oscillate (v) Move or swing back and forth at a regular rate Ostentation (n) Flamboyant display meant to impress Ostracize (v) To exclude from a group