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 ID: 334658
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SAT vocabularySlide2
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. Slide3
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 . . . sycophanticSlide4
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, excessiveSlide5
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 upSlide6
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, excitedSlide7
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-naturedSlide8
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 oppositeSlide9
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
S
ecular
(
adj
): worldly, materialistic, non-spiritual/religious
Reprehensible (
adj
): guilty, worthy of punishment
Histrionic (
adj
): over-dramatic, exaggerated,
Contentious (
adj
): arguable, debatable, controversialSlide10
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, sneakySlide11
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 justifySlide12
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, Slide13
Embellish
Intermittent
Cumulative
Equivocate
Levity
Ethereal
Obtuse
Stigma
Propensity