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SAT Vocab. 22
Mrs.Hahn RWS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chary | cautious of careful: wary Sentence: Be chary of offers that sound too good to be true; they may contain a hidden trap. |
| circumspect | careful and cautious before acting Sentence: The student was very circumspect about studying and never resorted to cheating to get good grades. |
| conscientious | relating to doing what one knows is right, scrupulous Sentence: Students who struggle to get good grades must be conscientious in order not fall prey to frustration and give up. |
| exacting | requiring a great deal of care or effort, painstaking Sentence: Careful to not choose a college based on where her parents went, Carla was very exacting in making sure her final decision would match her needs and goals |
| Gingerly | very careful Sentence: Patience is needed to perform the gingerly work of stringing beads to make jewelry |
| heedful | paying careful attention to Sentence: It is wise to be heedful of your teacher's exam review notes and class discussion. |
| meticulous | very careful, fussy, finicky, fastidious Sentence: Sore from the previous day's extreme workout, Janet moved meticulous to avoid the shooting pain in her muscles. |
| scrupulous | showing great care and honesty, based on personal belief of what is right and proper Sentence: Given the corruption in government, it is rare to find a scrupulous politician who says what he means and means what he says. |
| vigilant | careful, alert, watchful Sentence: Vigilant of burglars, we set our alarm every time we leave home. |
| wary | cautious, careful Sentence: Be wary of offers that sound too good to be true; they may contain a hidden trap. |