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Brit. Lit SAT Vocab
SAT words for Ms. Kalis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 501 Auxiliary adj. | additional; supplementary; reserve; Giving support My complicated TV requires many auxiliary cords. |
| 502 Obelisk n. | a tapering, four-sided shaft of stone, usually monolithic and having a pyramidal apex. The Washington Monument is a well known obelisk. |
| 503 Obese adj. | very fat or overweight; corpulent. McDonald's promotes obesity world-wide. |
| 504 Saline adj. | of, containing, or resembling common table salt; salty or saltlike: If you add a saline mixture to other chemicals, you may form a crystal. |
| 505 Objectivity n. | the state or quality of being objective. In a debate, one most be objective and quick witted. |
| 506 Obtuse adj. | not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull. Many would argue that most of the STA football team is obtuse. |
| 507 Deleterious adj. | injurious to health The boys of 'Jackass,' are paid for performing deleterious stunts. |
| 508 Embrasure n. | an opening, as a loophole or crenel, through which missiles may be discharged. In the Cold War, many embrasures were developed by leading American and Russian scientists. |
| 509 Accede v. | to give consent, approval, or adherence; agree; assent. It is critical to accede to any and all terms when being robbed. |
| 510 Microcosm (STA) n. | a little world; a world in miniature ( opposed to macrocosm ). Disney World is it's own microcosm. |
| 511. Autocrat n. | an absolute ruler, especially a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government as by inherent right, not subject to restrictions. Russia has had many autocratic rulers through out it's history. |
| 512. Spartan adj. | brave; undaunted Many believe that a Spartan attitude on the playing field will lead to victory. |
| 513. Glossary n. | a list of terms in a special subject, field, or area of usage, with accompanying definitions. Glossarys are very helpful when studying vocabulary for the SAT. |
| 514. Embroil v. | to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife. |
| 515. Empyreal adj. | pertaining to the highest heaven in the cosmology of the ancients. |
| 516. Noncommittal adj. | not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like |
| 517. Redaction v. | to put into suitable literary form; revise; edit. |
| 518. Solace n. | comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort. |
| 519. Solecism n. | a nonstandard or ungrammatical usage, as unflammable and they was. |
| 520. Pillage v. | to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder |
| 521. Fete n. | a day of celebration; holiday Christmas Day is an internationally celebrated fete. |
| 522. Fetish n. | any object or nongenital part of the body that causes a habitual erotic response or fixation. I find feet fetishes very odd and disturbing. |
| 523. Variegated adj. | varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors. You can differentiate between flowers by observing their variegated marks. |
| 524. Fracas n. | a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar. Fracas in bars are distasteful, and say many things about the person. |
| 525. Shard n. | a fragment, especially of broken earthenware. When she dropped her vase in pottery class, shards went flying everywhere. |
| 526. Glutinous adj. | of the nature of glue; gluey; viscid; sticky. For intense art projects, you must use industrial glutinous matierals, not regular Ecker glue. |
| 527. Precarious adj. | dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure Many girls |
| 528. Enamored v. | to charm or captivate. My boyfriend enamores me every day. |
| 529. Enclave n. | any small, distinct area or group enclosed or isolated within a larger one: Chinatown is an enclave. |
| 530. Orthography n. | the art of writing words with the proper letters, according to accepted usage; correct spelling. Being fluid in orthography will aid me in scoring a 6 on my SAT essay. |
| 531. Enjender v. | to produce, cause, or give rise to. I remember using the word engender when we had to recite the Canterbury Tales. |
| 532. Enjoin v. | to prescribe (a course of action) with authority or emphasis. When the Zombie Apocalypse happens, I will have to enjoin a strict course of action in order to survive. |
| 533. Palatable adj. | acceptable or agreeable to the palate or taste; savory. French cusine is extremely palatable. |
| 534. Ensue v. | to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession: |
| 535. Spume v. | to eject or discharge as or like foam or froth; spew. When distressed, camels spew their saliva. |
| 536. Staccato adj. | shortened and detached when played or sung. Her drumming was incredibly staccato |
| 537. Entomology n. | the branch of zoology dealing with insects. My uncle is an entomologist, a profession I find repulsive. |
| 538. Tenacious adj. | holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of) The Devil has reputation of being incredibly tenacious |
| 539. Tautological n. | needless repetition of an idea. It seems to me that politics are increasingly tautological. |
| 540. Entity n. | something that has a real existence; thing To many, God is an entity. |
| 541. Rife adj. | of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use. Smells of fine cuisine are rife in my house on Sunday mornings. |
| 542. Cuisine n. | a style or quality of cooking; cookery. My stepfather is excellent at French cuisine. |
| 543. Palatine adj. | having royal privileges Even though she is just a dutchesses, Kate Middleton has extreme palatine privileges |
| 544. Hamper (n/v) | V; to hold back; hinder; impede N; gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way. V; My mothers overprotectiveness hampers my opportunities in life. N; My room has many hampers. |
| 545. Redoubtable adj. | that is to be feared; formidable. Nightmares create redoubtable monsters in kids imaginations. |
| 546. Mutinous adj. | disposed to, engaged in, or involving revolt against authority. Pirates are known for being extremely mutinous. |
| 547. Bravado n. | a pretentious, swaggering display of courage. I find it ridiculous when men feel the need to pull bravados in order to impress a girl. |
| 548. Stupefy v. | to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor. The SAT's left the dull girl in a stupor. |
| 549. Dictum n. | a saying; maxim. Dictums are useful when writing essays. |
| 550. Parley n. | a discussion or conference. My parents had a parley with my math teacher. |
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