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SAT Voc #22
English l Mrs.Hahn
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circumspect | careful anc cautious before acting |
| Conscientious | realating to doing what one knows is right |
| Exacting | requiring a great deal of care and EFFORT |
| Gingerly | very care ful |
| Heedful | paying careful attention to |
| Meticulous | very careful fussy finicky fastidious |
| Scrupulous | showing great care and honesty based on personal belief of what is right and proper |
| Vigilant | carefully alert and watchful |
| Wary | cautious and careful |
| Chary | Chary of burglars, we set our alarm every time we leave home. |
| 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 | The student was very conscientious about studying and never resorted to cheating to get good grades. |
| Exacting | Patience is needed to perform the exacting work of stringing beads to make jewelry. |
| Gingerly | Sore from the previous day's extreme workout, Janet moved gingerly to avoid the shooting pain in her muscles. |
| Heedful | It is wise to be heedful of your teacher's exam review notes and class discussion. |
| 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 | Given the corruption in government, it is rare to find a scrupulous politician who says what he means and means what he says. |
| Vigilant | Students who struggle to get good grades must be vigilant in order not fall prey to frustration and give up. |
| Wary | Be wary of offers that sound too good to be true; they may contain a hidden trap. |
| Chary | cautious wary |