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10th Grade 2016-17
Standardized Test Vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| candid | completely honest; straightforward |
| conjecture | inference; guesswork |
| didactic | instructive; educational |
| euphemism | a mild, indirect, or vague term substituting for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term |
| extrapolate | to work out unknown facts from known facts; infer |
| incoherent | lacking cohesion or connection |
| insinuate | to imply or communicate stealthily |
| lucid | easily understood; clear |
| rhetoric | the art of using language effectively and persuasively |
| acumen | quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight |