Yes, we have been pushing the fact that Junior year is your MOST IMPORTANT YEAR! It’s true…no pressure 
. So, over the course of the year, I will be teaching SAT vocabulary. Even if you do not take the SATs, or have no designs toward college, a good vocabulary is a powerful tool in life. Trust me.
Each week during long block you will be introduced to a new list of SAT vocabulary words (10 per 7 day cycle), and quizzed on the following week’s words. There will be various activities and homework assignments for these words to keep them fresh in your mind during the cycle. At the end of each quarter, there will be a mastery test of all the words until that point.
So, here we go. Let’s be wordies together!
SAT VOCABULARY LIST 4–
| Word List |
| altruism |
| amnesia |
| consulate |
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| edifice |
| negligence |
| octave |
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| reiterate |
| reprieve |
| rustic |
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altruism (altrooihzuhm) noun The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others. |
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amnesia (amneezhuh) noun Partial or total loss of memory. |
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consulate (konsuhluht) noun Diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul. |
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edifice (EHduhfuhs) noun A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place. “it was an imposing edifice” |
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negligence (nEHgluhjuhns) noun
1. Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances.
2. The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern. |
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octave (oktihv) noun
1. A feast day and the seven days following it.
2. A musical interval of eight tones.
3. A rhythmic group of eight lines of verse. |
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reiterate (reeihturayt) verb To say, state, or perform again. |
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reprieve (reepreev) noun,verb
1. A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.
2. Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.
3. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
4. A warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence).
5. Postponing or remitting punishment. |
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rustic (ruhstihk) noun,adjective
1. Characteristic of rural life. “rustic awkwardness”
2. Awkwardly simple and provincial. “rustic farmers” |
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triumvirate (triiuhmvuruht) noun A group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority. |
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SAT VOCABULARY LIST 3–
| Word List |
| arcane |
| denigrate |
| disingenuous |
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| disseminate |
| exculpate |
| exonerate |
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| meritocracy |
| transfiguration |
| vehemently |
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arcane (orkayn) adjective Beyond comprehension; mysterious; secret |
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denigrate (dEHnuhgrayt) verb
1. discredit; put down; belittle
2. to ruin the reputation of; speak ill of |
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disingenuous (dihsihnjEHnyoouhs) adjective Not straightforward, giving a false appearance of sincerity, pretending to know more than one does. |
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disseminate (dihsEHmuhnayt) verb Cause to become widely known. |
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exculpate (EHkskuhlpayt) verb to clear from fault or guilt; absolve, exonerate |
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exonerate (ihgzonurayt) verb Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges. |
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meritocracy (mEHrihtawkruhsee)
1. A form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects.
2. The belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth. |
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transfiguration A change in form or appearance; a spiritual change. |
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vehemently (veeuhmuhntlee) adjective,adverb marked by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion |
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verbatim (vurbaytuhm) adjective,adverb Using exactly the same words. “he repeated her remarks verbatim” |
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SAT VOCABULARY LIST 2–
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rebuttal |
(noun) (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff’s surrejoinder(noun) the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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mitigate |
(verb) make less severe or harsh; “mitigating circumstances”(verb) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; “The circumstances extenuate the crime” Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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foppish |
(adjective satellite) affecting extreme elegance in dress and mannerLook up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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exorbitant |
(adjective satellite) greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; “exorbitant rent”; “extortionate prices”; “spends an outrageous amount on entertainment”; “usorious interest rate”; “unconscionable spending”Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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discredit |
(noun) the state of being held in low esteem; “your actions will bring discredit to your name”; “because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute”(verb) reject as false; refuse to accept (verb) cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; “The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary”(verb) damage the reputation of; “This newspaper story discredits the politicians”Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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fission |
(noun) a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy(noun) reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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lobbyist |
(noun) someone who tries to persuade legislators to vote for bills that the lobbyists favorLook up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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solubility |
(noun) the quality of being soluble(noun) the quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution) Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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fetter |
(noun) a shackle for the ankles or feet(verb) restrain with fetters Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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abbreviate |
(verb) shorten; “Abbreviate `New York’ and write `NY’”(verb) reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; “The manuscript must be shortened” Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
SAT VOCABULARY LIST 1–
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dilate |
(verb) become wider; “His pupils were dilated”(verb) add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; “She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation”Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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infiltrate |
(verb) pass through an enemy-line; in a military conflict(verb) pass into or through by filtering or permeating; “the substance infiltrated the material”(verb) cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices (verb) enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members; “The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor”Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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animosity |
(noun) a feeling of ill will arousing active hostilityLook up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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extenuating |
(adjective satellite) partially excusing or justifying; “extenuating circumstances”Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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nemesis |
(noun) (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance(noun) something causes misery or death; “the bane of my life”Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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haphazard |
(adjective satellite) marked by great carelessness; “a most haphazard system of record keeping”; “slapdash work”; “slipshod spelling”; “sloppy workmanship”(adjective satellite) dependent upon or characterized by chance; “a haphazard plan of action”; “his judgment is rather hit-or-miss”(adverb) without care; in a slapdash manner; “the Prime Minister was wearing a gray suit and a white shirt with a soft collar, but his neck had become thinner and the collar stood away from it as if it had been bought haphazard” Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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credulity |
(noun) tendency to believe readilyLook up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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spontaneity |
(noun) the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint; “the spontaneity of his laughter”Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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florid |
(adjective satellite) elaborately or excessively ornamented; “flamboyant handwriting”; “the senator’s florid speech”Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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equivocal |
(adjective satellite) uncertain as a sign or indication; “the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal”(adjective) open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; “an equivocal statement”; “the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates”; “the officer’s equivo(adjective satellite) open to question; “aliens of equivocal loyalty”; “his conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son”-Anna Jameson Look up this word at: (Dictionary.com | Thesaurus.com )
Source: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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