- Fundamental
adj. the most essential or most basic part
A thesis is arguably the most fundamentalpart of an essay.
- Avid
adj. actively interested in or enthusiastic about something
Gerald is an avid soccer fan.
- Comparable
adj. able to be compared
This novel is comparable to Huckleberry Finn.
These are vocabulary words that are good to know in general and that may be very useful when taking that Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Capture Counterargument Objectivity
- Capture
v. to trap or take possession of v. to successfully represent or imitate v. to captivate, mesmerize v. to catch or seize
The spy was captured by the enemy. Your painting beautifully captures the ephemerality of life. I was captured by her beauty. The cops captured the criminal three days after the incident.
- 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.
- Objectivity
n. judgment based on observations instead of emotions or opinions
In scientific research, objectivity is of utmost importance.
v. to trap or take possession of v. to successfully represent or imitate v. to captivate, mesmerize v. to catch or seize
The spy was captured by the enemy. Your painting beautifully captures the ephemerality of life. I was captured by her beauty. The cops captured the criminal three days after the incident.
- 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.
- Objectivity
n. judgment based on observations instead of emotions or opinions
In scientific research, objectivity is of utmost importance.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Opine Exert Concede
- Opine
v. to openly express an opinion
The new employee opined at the company meeting.
- Exert
v. to put into use (usu. as effort)
Don't exert all of your energy at once.
- 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.
v. to openly express an opinion
The new employee opined at the company meeting.
- Exert
v. to put into use (usu. as effort)
Don't exert all of your energy at once.
- 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, August 22, 2019
Plausible Vital Plausible
- Plausible
adj. reasonable and possibly true
Her story is plausible, but that doesn't mean she's telling the truth.
- Vital
adj. urgently necessary
It is vital that you respond by the deadline.
- Plausible
adj. reasonable and possibly true
Her story is plausible, but that doesn't mean she's telling the truth.
adj. reasonable and possibly true
Her story is plausible, but that doesn't mean she's telling the truth.
- Vital
adj. urgently necessary
It is vital that you respond by the deadline.
- Plausible
adj. reasonable and possibly true
Her story is plausible, but that doesn't mean she's telling the truth.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Bear Analogous Endow
- Bear
v. to have as a characteristic v. to have (a child) v. to bring forth v. to put up with
She bears a strong resemblance to your mother. Judy will bear her first child last year. My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year. I can't bear her complaining any longer!
- Analogous
adj. similar but not identical
Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
v. to have as a characteristic v. to have (a child) v. to bring forth v. to put up with
She bears a strong resemblance to your mother. Judy will bear her first child last year. My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year. I can't bear her complaining any longer!
- Analogous
adj. similar but not identical
Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Subsequently Retention Discord
- Subsequently
adv. happening later or after something
I subsequently went home.
- Retention
n. the act of keeping something
Water retention can make you weigh more on certain days.
- Discord
n. disagreement
Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family.
adv. happening later or after something
I subsequently went home.
- Retention
n. the act of keeping something
Water retention can make you weigh more on certain days.
- Discord
n. disagreement
Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Vow Malleable Assertion
- Vow
v. to promise
My brother quickly broke his vow to never eat chocolate again.
- Malleable
adj. capable of being molded or changed
Children's minds are malleable but only for so long.
- Assertion
n. a strong declaration
His assertion that sharks are mammals made everyone laugh.
v. to promise
My brother quickly broke his vow to never eat chocolate again.
- Malleable
adj. capable of being molded or changed
Children's minds are malleable but only for so long.
- Assertion
n. a strong declaration
His assertion that sharks are mammals made everyone laugh.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Locomotion Deplete Exhilarating
- Locomotion
n. movement
Physics involves the study of locomotion.
- Deplete
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources)
The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food.
- Exhilarating
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.
n. movement
Physics involves the study of locomotion.
- Deplete
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources)
The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food.
- Exhilarating
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Apprehension Ignominious Raw
- Apprehension
n. fearful expectation of something
Her apprehension to leave her house resulted in her missing the train.
- Ignominious
adj. publicly shameful or humiliating
The politician's expensive campaign ultimately ended in ignominious defeat.
- Raw
adj. unrefined adj. not processed; uncooked (as in food)
He's got raw talent as a singer, but he needs to work on his performance skills. In some countries, such as Japan, it is normal to eat raw fish.
n. fearful expectation of something
Her apprehension to leave her house resulted in her missing the train.
- Ignominious
adj. publicly shameful or humiliating
The politician's expensive campaign ultimately ended in ignominious defeat.
- Raw
adj. unrefined adj. not processed; uncooked (as in food)
He's got raw talent as a singer, but he needs to work on his performance skills. In some countries, such as Japan, it is normal to eat raw fish.
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Unadorned Underscore Scandalous
- Unadorned
adj. undecorated, plain
Though the dress was cheap and unadorned, it was by far her favorite one on the rack.
- Underscore
v. to emphasize or give additional weight to
This sentence seems to underscore the overall meaning of the passage.
- Scandalous
adj. morally offensive, often causing damage to one's reputation
The scandalous politician decided it was best to resign from office.
adj. undecorated, plain
Though the dress was cheap and unadorned, it was by far her favorite one on the rack.
- Underscore
v. to emphasize or give additional weight to
This sentence seems to underscore the overall meaning of the passage.
- Scandalous
adj. morally offensive, often causing damage to one's reputation
The scandalous politician decided it was best to resign from office.
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Avenue Reform Apex
- Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
- 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.
- Apex
n. the highest point of something
The spring play was the apex of our school year.
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
- 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.
- Apex
n. the highest point of something
The spring play was the apex of our school year.