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SAT words
Words I learned in ELA
| Term | Definition | Part of speech |
|---|---|---|
| chattel | an item of personal property | noun |
| austere | stern, as in manner; without excess, unadorned, severely simple and plain | 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 |
| 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 |