- Exhilarating
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.
- Prompt
adj. punctual, on time n. a cue to begin something; instructions v. to incite, propel, or cause to act
She is always prompt when it comes to turning in her homework. I had to write an essay based on a prompt. The possibility of a scholarship promptedhim to apply to Harvard.
- Demonstrate
v. to do as an example v. gives evidence for
Could you demonstrate the dance move for me? This book's use of words such as "grim" and "bleak" demonstrates the author's mournful tone.
These are vocabulary words that are good to know in general and that may be very useful when taking that Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Subordinate Frankly Savvy
- Subordinate
adj. lower in rank n. someone lower in rank v. to make dependent on or put at a lower rank
The subordinate officers work every day. My subordinate will check you in. You aren't my boss—you can't subordinateme to the role of receptionist!
- Frankly
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.
- Savvy
adj. having practical intelligence or knowledge
My brother is not very savvy when it comes to using public transportation.
adj. lower in rank n. someone lower in rank v. to make dependent on or put at a lower rank
The subordinate officers work every day. My subordinate will check you in. You aren't my boss—you can't subordinateme to the role of receptionist!
- Frankly
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.
- Savvy
adj. having practical intelligence or knowledge
My brother is not very savvy when it comes to using public transportation.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Prompt Endow Afford
- Prompt
adj. punctual, on time n. a cue to begin something; instructions v. to incite, propel, or cause to act
She is always prompt when it comes to turning in her homework. I had to write an essay based on a prompt. The possibility of a scholarship promptedhim to apply to Harvard.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
- Afford
v. to be able to buy v. to be able to spare
He's saving money so he can afford to buy a new car. I can't afford to lose any more pencils!
adj. punctual, on time n. a cue to begin something; instructions v. to incite, propel, or cause to act
She is always prompt when it comes to turning in her homework. I had to write an essay based on a prompt. The possibility of a scholarship promptedhim to apply to Harvard.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
- Afford
v. to be able to buy v. to be able to spare
He's saving money so he can afford to buy a new car. I can't afford to lose any more pencils!
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Clout Coarse Materialistic
- Clout
n. special advantage or power
Children of rich and famous people often believe they have a lot of clout.
- Coarse
adj. indicating a rough texture adj. lacking refinement or sophistication
The horse's mane was coarse, as if it had never been washed. The queen's coarse way of speaking surprised the other members of royalty.
- Materialistic
adj. superficial; focus on material possessions
Many people accuse Americans of being materialistic.
n. special advantage or power
Children of rich and famous people often believe they have a lot of clout.
- Coarse
adj. indicating a rough texture adj. lacking refinement or sophistication
The horse's mane was coarse, as if it had never been washed. The queen's coarse way of speaking surprised the other members of royalty.
- Materialistic
adj. superficial; focus on material possessions
Many people accuse Americans of being materialistic.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Savvy Vital Foment
- Savvy
adj. having practical intelligence or knowledge
My brother is not very savvy when it comes to using public transportation.
- Vital
adj. urgently necessary
It is vital that you respond by the deadline.
- Foment
v. to stir up
The civilians accused their leader of fomenting political unrest.
adj. having practical intelligence or knowledge
My brother is not very savvy when it comes to using public transportation.
- Vital
adj. urgently necessary
It is vital that you respond by the deadline.
- Foment
v. to stir up
The civilians accused their leader of fomenting political unrest.
Monday, April 15, 2019
Allude Counterargument Austere
- Allude
v. to make a secretive mention of something
She alluded to the problem at hand but didn't say anything more about it.
- Counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargumentin your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives.
- Austere
adj. extremely plain adj. stern and forbidding adj. relating to self-denial
He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods. My boss had an austere expression on her face. An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn't for everybody.
v. to make a secretive mention of something
She alluded to the problem at hand but didn't say anything more about it.
- Counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargumentin your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives.
- Austere
adj. extremely plain adj. stern and forbidding adj. relating to self-denial
He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods. My boss had an austere expression on her face. An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn't for everybody.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Lament Ambivalence Cultivate
- Lament
v. to feel sorrow for; to mourn
Susan lamented her missed chance at going to Europe with her high school class.
- Ambivalence
n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options
His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the contract.
- Cultivate
v. to foster the growth of
Teachers don't just pass on new information to students—they cultivate their academic potential.
v. to feel sorrow for; to mourn
Susan lamented her missed chance at going to Europe with her high school class.
- Ambivalence
n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options
His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the contract.
- Cultivate
v. to foster the growth of
Teachers don't just pass on new information to students—they cultivate their academic potential.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Innovative Conduct Readily
- Innovative
adj. novel or new (esp. as an idea or invention)
Her invention was incredibly innovativeand won her multiple awards.
- Conduct
v. to control or manage v. to behave a certain way
The group conducted their research abroad last year. Be sure to conduct yourself accordingly.
- Readily
adv. right away and without difficulty
Water was readily available at different points in the race.
adj. novel or new (esp. as an idea or invention)
Her invention was incredibly innovativeand won her multiple awards.
- Conduct
v. to control or manage v. to behave a certain way
The group conducted their research abroad last year. Be sure to conduct yourself accordingly.
- Readily
adv. right away and without difficulty
Water was readily available at different points in the race.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Culmination Retention Concede
- Culmination
n. the final act or climax
The culmination of the performance was unforgettable.
- Retention
n. the act of keeping something
Water retention can make you weigh more on certain days.
- Concede
v. to be forced to agree or surrender v. to admit to a transgression
With no chance of winning the battle, the army at last conceded. Dan conceded to pranking his sister.
n. the final act or climax
The culmination of the performance was unforgettable.
- Retention
n. the act of keeping something
Water retention can make you weigh more on certain days.
- Concede
v. to be forced to agree or surrender v. to admit to a transgression
With no chance of winning the battle, the army at last conceded. Dan conceded to pranking his sister.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Reform Abate Ornate
- Reform
n. a change for the better; improvement v. to improve via change
The reform made it so that only those 18 and older can legally drive. The government reformed its vague policies on marijuana use.
- Abate
v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.
- Ornate
adj. highly detailed and decorated
That ornate silverware must be worth thousands of dollars!
n. a change for the better; improvement v. to improve via change
The reform made it so that only those 18 and older can legally drive. The government reformed its vague policies on marijuana use.
- Abate
v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.
- Ornate
adj. highly detailed and decorated
That ornate silverware must be worth thousands of dollars!
Monday, April 1, 2019
Fundamental Ramify Warrant
- Fundamental
adj. the most essential or most basic part
A thesis is arguably the most fundamentalpart of an essay.
- Ramify
v. to split into two or more branches
Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century.
- Warrant
v. to prove to be reasonable
Wanting to look cool in front of your friends doesn't warrant breaking the law.
adj. the most essential or most basic part
A thesis is arguably the most fundamentalpart of an essay.
- Ramify
v. to split into two or more branches
Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century.
- Warrant
v. to prove to be reasonable
Wanting to look cool in front of your friends doesn't warrant breaking the law.