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Ms. Thibodeaux.
Power Plus for the New SAT, Lesson One
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Licentious (adj) | Morally unrestrained |
| Numismatist (n) | Coin collector |
| Paucity (n) | Scarcity or lack |
| Fatalistic (adj) | Believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate |
| Obtrude (v) | To force oneself into a situation uninvited |
| Pensive (adj) | Dreamily thoughtful |
| Lackadaisical (adj) | Uninterested;listless |
| Alienate (v) | To turn away feelings or affections |
| Elated (adj) | In high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful |
| Epigram (n) | A witty saying expressing a single thought or observation |
| Synonym(s)for licentious | immoral; lewd |
| Antonym(s) for licentious | chaste; pure |
| Synonym for paucity | insufficiency |
| Antonym for paucity | abundance |
| Synonym(s) for obtrude | Impose; intrude |
| Antonym for obtrude | extricate |
| Synonyms for pensive | reflective; meditative |
| Antonyms for pensive | Silly; frivolous |
| Synonyms for lackadaisical | spiritless; apathetic; languid |
| Antonyms for lackadaisical | enthusiastic; inspired |
| Synonyms for alienate | estrange; set against |
| Antonyms for alienate | endear; unite |
| Synonym for elated | overjoyed |
| Antonym for elated | depressed |
| Synonyms for epigram | aphorism; bon mot; quip |