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Vocabtest SAT Words

Definition, synonyms, and sentence

WordDefinition Synonyms Sentences
Alienate (v) To cause to turn away distance, isolate, estrange, push away She didn't realize she had the ability to ALIENATE her friends by merely talking about how she was more popular than all of them.
elated (adj) Very proud or happy, or in high spirit ecstatic ,overjoyed, delighted, euphoric When he broke up with her we thought she would be sad but she was ELATED because she wanted to end the relationship without hurting his feelings
Epigram (n) A short, witty saying or quip witticism, aphorism, quip My teacher likes to keep things lively by saying a witty EPIGRAM every time she gives out a test
Fatalistic (adj) Believing that everything is determined by fate and is inevitable predestined, inevitable, predetermined, Having a(n) FATALISTIC world view isn't as fun as believing the future is what you make of it
Lackadaisical (adj) Without spirit or interest or effort careless, apathetic, indifferent, unconcerned I have no idea why he volunteered to work in the concession stand because he was so LACKADAISICAL we had to send him home
Licentious (adj) Ignoring rules or morals, Uncontrolled and immoral immoral, corrupt, reprobate, profligate The brothel was full of LICENTIOUS people from all over the country
Numismatist (n) One who collects coins collector, antiquarian, coin hobbyist Since I didn't know the value of the rare coin I found, I went to a(n) NUMISMATIST to see if she knew what it was worth
Obtrude (v) To force something upon another person, To intrude upon impose, intrude, infringe Not wanting to OBTRUDE on the meeting, I decided to wait outside until it was over
Paucity (n) Smallness of number or scarce lack, deficiency, shortage, paltriness The PAUCITY of players on the team made it difficult for us to win a game and we couldn't get anyone to join
Pensive (adj) Deep in thought thoughtful, contemplative, pondering, meditative Rodin's 'Thinker' is a statue of a(n) PENSIVE man in a thoughtful pose with his fist on his chin
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