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Vocabulary for the SAT
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9th Grade
03/03/2011

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Term
dispel
v
Definition
Rid the mind of a thought or idea.
Dismiss, chase away
Term
emulate
v.
Definition
Try to equal or surpass somebody or something.
Imitate, copy
Term
enrage
v.
Definition
To make very angry.
Infuriate, incense anger
Term
entreat
v.
Definition
Beg, plead desperately.
Implore, beseech
Term
execute
v.
Definition
Complete an action, carry out a command or plan; put to death.
perform
Term
fraught
adj.
Definition
Tense, anxious
Burdened, weighed down, loaded
Term
grandiose
adj.
Definition
Magnificent; pretentious, pompous
Extravagant, flamboyant
Term
Loiter
v.
Definition
Stand idly around; proceed slowly
Wait, linger, lurk
Term
migratory
adj.
Definition
Move to another region every year
Travelling, drifting, nomadic
Term
Astute
adj.
Definition
Clever, shrewd, discerning where personal benefit applies
Wise, perceptive
Term
bludgeon
v.
Definition
Hit somebody with a heavy object
Bash, beat
Term
connoisseur
n.
Definition
Expert, someone with discriminating taste in one particular area. Authority, specialist
Term
debacle
n.
Definition
Chaotic failure, sudden disaster/ defeat; beak of river ice in spring. Devastation, calamity, catastrophe,
Term
amicable
adj.
Definition
Friendly, polite, good-natured, kind
Term
inveigle
Definition
pursuade with charm
entice, trick, deceive
Term
opportune
Definition
fortunate or fitting
timely, covenient, appropriate
Term
inveigle
v
Definition
persuade with charm
entice, trick, deceive
Term
opportune
adj.
Definition
fortunate or fitting
timely, convenient, appropriate
Term
pique
Definition
Bad mood; or to put in a bad mood
arouse interest in something
Term
rivet
v
Definition
firmly fixed as in attention or gaze
fasten, mesmerize, enthrall
Term
stature
n.
Definition
Height, individual standing
physique, build, importance, prominence
Term
insouciant
n.
Definition
not worrying about possible problems
undaunted, fearless, carefree
Term
euphonious
adj.
Definition
having a pleasant sound
Term
enrapture
v.
Definition
to fill someone with delight
captivate, rivet, fascinate, enchant
Term
commodious
adj.
Definition
roomy
spacious, capacious, large
Term
daunting
adj.
Definition
discourage, intimidate, frighten
Term
abut
v
Definition
To but up against
Touch, adjacent
Term
affinity
n
Definition
A connection, an attraction, or kinship by marriage not by blood.
Resemblance, likeness, empathy/ sympathy
Term
balm
n
Definition
Soothing oil; something that soothes; Nice smell
Salve, ointment, cream, comfort, solace
Term
guise
n.
Definition
Deceptive outward appearance
Costume, disguise, pretext
Term
caucus
n.
Definition
political meeting or special interest group; committee, convention
Term
decree
n.
Definition
official order or law
verdict, judgement
Term
debase
v
Definition
humiliate or make worse
disgrace, dishonor, corrupt
Term
defame
v.
Definition
harm someone's reputation
slander, insult
Term
deluge
n. or v.
Definition
sudden heavy downpour; torrential flood
overwhelming someone with a large amount of something; swamp, overload
Term
dulcet
adj.
Definition
pleasant, soothing to hear
euphonious
Term
entice
v.
Definition
tempt by offering
Term
embellish
v.
Definition
to beautify something or someone with decorations.
adorn, exaggerate
Term
fleece
v.
Definition
swindle money from another
Term
candor
n.
Definition
honesty or directness
Term
prowess
n.
Definition
superior skill or ability
dexterity, proficiency
Term
remorse
n.
Definition
regret or sorrow, shame
Term
fanatically
Definition
extremely enthusiastic
Term
spurn
v.
Definition
reject somebody or something with scorn or contempt
Term
wane
v.
Definition
to get smaller; come to a close
Term
precarious
adj.
Definition
unsafe, unstable, uncertain or insecure
Term
facilitate
v.
Definition
to make something easier to do;
make possible, assist
Term
nesled
v.
Definition
settle into a comfortable position,
sheltered, secluded
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