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SAT words
The words I learned in ELA
| Term | Definition | Part of speech |
|---|---|---|
| Austere | stern, as in manner; without excess, unadorned, severely simple and plan | adjective |
| Lament | to express sorrow or regret; to mourn | verb |
| Aloof | distant, reserved in manner; uninvolved | adjective |
| Cerebral | of or relating to the brain; an intellectual person | adjective/noun |
| Incongruous | not appropriate, unsuited to the surroundings; not fitting in | adjective |
| Bulwark | a defensive wall; something serving as a principal defense | noun |
| Connoisseur | an expert, particularly in matters of art and taste | noun |
| Cacophony | harsh sounds | noun |
| Expunge | to remove; to delete; to erase | verb |
| Chattel | an item of personal, movable property;slave | noun |