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SAT Words
Words I learned in ELA
| Term | Definition | Part of speech |
|---|---|---|
| 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 priciple defense | Noun |
| Connoisseur | an expert, particulary 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 |