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SAT vocab 22
RWS Mrs Hahn
| Term | Definition | Sentences | term | sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chary | cautious; wary | Ellie was chary about going on the roller coaster because it goes really high in the air. | chary | Chary of burglars, we set our alarm every time we leave home. |
| circumspect | careful and cautious before acting | Emily likes to be circumspect before she says things that might hurt others. | 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 | relating to doing what one knows is right; scrupulous | After Mary broke her moms flower vase, she knew telling her the truth was the conscientious thing to do. | conscientious | The student was very conscientious about studying and never resorted to cheating to get good grades. |
| exacting | requiring a great deal of care or effort; painstaking | Raising show pigs requires exacting and time. | exacting | Patience is needed to perform the exacting work of stringing beads to make jewelry. |
| gingerly | very carefully | I work gingerly on things I really care about. | gingerly | Sore from the previous day's extreme workout, Janet moved gingerly to avoid the shooting pain in her muscles. |
| heedful | paying careful attention to | Kids in my class need to learn to be heedful, instead of goofing off. | heedful | It is wise to be heedful of your teacher's exam review notes and class discussion. |
| meticulous | very careful; fussy; finicky | My mother is very meticulous about how you clean the house. | 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 | showing great care and honesty, based on what is right | My parents taught my siblings and I to always be scrupulous through life. | 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 | carefully alert and watchful | Doctors need to be vigilant at all times with sick patients. | vigilant | Students who struggle to get good grades must be vigilant in order not fall prey to frustration and give up. |
| wary | cautious, careful | I know to always be wary when I am trying new gymnastics skills . | wary | Be wary of offers that sound too good to be true; they may contain a hidden trap. |