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SAT Vocab 22
Mrs. Hahn English 1
| Term | Definition | Term | Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chary | (adj) cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something. | Chary | Chary of burglars, we set our alarm every time we leave home. |
| Circumspect | (adj) wary and unwilling to take risks. | Circumspect | Careful to not choose a college based on where her parents went, Carla was very Circumspect in making sure her final decision would match her needs and goals. |
| Conscientious | (adj) relating to doing what one knows is right. | Conscientious | The student was very conscientious about studying and never resorted to cheating to get good grades. |
| Exacting | (adj) requiring a great deal of care. | Exacting | Patience is needed to perform the exacting work of stringing beads to make jewelry. |
| Gingerly | (adj) very careful. | Gingerly | Sore from the previous day's extreme workout, Janet moved gingerly to avoid the shooting pain in her muscles. |
| Heedful | (adj) paying careful attention to. | Heedful | It is wise to be heedful of your teacher's exam review notes and class discussion. |
| Meticulous | (adj) very careful and precise. | Meticulous | Martha is so meticulous in completing her DIY projects that they look as if she purchased them form a store because they are so perfectly executed. |
| Scrupulous | (adj) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. | Scrupulous | Given the corruption in government, it is rare to find a scrupulous politician who says what he means and means what he says. |
| Vigilant | (adj) carefully alert and watchful. | Vigilant | Students who struggle to get good grades must be vigilant in order not fall prey to frustration and give up. |
| Wary | (adj) cautious and careful. | Wary | Be wary of offers that sound too good to be true; they may contain a hidden trap. |