- Coincide
v. to happen at the same time
It wasn't until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals.
- Discord
n. disagreement
Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family.
- Eminent
adj. superior or distinguished; high in position or status
Our town made news when the eminentmagician came to perform at our local theater.
These are vocabulary words that are good to know in general and that may be very useful when taking that Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
Monday, March 30, 2020
Friday, March 27, 2020
Obsolete Avenue Surmount
- Obsolete
adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon
Historians assumed record players would be obsolete by now, but in fact they're making a huge comeback.
- Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
- Surmount
v. to get on top of or overcome
They managed to surmount the language barrier by using a translation app.
adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon
Historians assumed record players would be obsolete by now, but in fact they're making a huge comeback.
- Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
- Surmount
v. to get on top of or overcome
They managed to surmount the language barrier by using a translation app.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Conducive Undulate Susceptible
- Conducive
adj. able to bring about or be suitable for
The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying.
- Undulate
v. to move as ripples or in a wavy pattern
Belly dancers are known for their ability to skillfully undulate their stomachs.
- Susceptible
adj. to be vulnerable (to something)
Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses than adults are.
adj. able to bring about or be suitable for
The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying.
- Undulate
v. to move as ripples or in a wavy pattern
Belly dancers are known for their ability to skillfully undulate their stomachs.
- Susceptible
adj. to be vulnerable (to something)
Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses than adults are.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Confine Scorn Desolate
- Confine
v. to put limits on; to restrict
We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain.
- Scorn
v. to look down on with disdain
It's difficult for me not to scorn those who use improper grammar.
- Desolate
adj. bare, barren, empty
The moon is one giant, desolate landscape.
v. to put limits on; to restrict
We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain.
- Scorn
v. to look down on with disdain
It's difficult for me not to scorn those who use improper grammar.
- Desolate
adj. bare, barren, empty
The moon is one giant, desolate landscape.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Repudiate Fiscal Spawn
- Repudiate
v. to refuse to recognize as true v. to cast off
The father repudiated his son's marriage. She repudiated her son once she found out he'd married someone without telling her.
- Fiscal
adj. related to (government) money
Fiscal policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy.
- Spawn
v. to release eggs v. to call forth or generate
Frogs typically spawn in ponds. The topic spawned an ongoing debate among his family members.
v. to refuse to recognize as true v. to cast off
The father repudiated his son's marriage. She repudiated her son once she found out he'd married someone without telling her.
- Fiscal
adj. related to (government) money
Fiscal policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy.
- Spawn
v. to release eggs v. to call forth or generate
Frogs typically spawn in ponds. The topic spawned an ongoing debate among his family members.
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Squalid Subordinate Fiscal
- Squalid
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- 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!
- Fiscal
adj. related to (government) money
Fiscal policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy.
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- 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!
- Fiscal
adj. related to (government) money
Fiscal policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Eccentric Undermine Spur
- Eccentric
adj. peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm
She's a little eccentric but still fun to be around.
- Undermine
v. to weaken or subvert (usu. gradually or secretly)
Parents should take care not to constantly undermine their children.
- Spur
v. to stimulate or incite
Her bravery spurred others to act.
adj. peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm
She's a little eccentric but still fun to be around.
- Undermine
v. to weaken or subvert (usu. gradually or secretly)
Parents should take care not to constantly undermine their children.
- Spur
v. to stimulate or incite
Her bravery spurred others to act.
Monday, March 9, 2020
Potent Nuance Endow
- Potent
adj. having great influence adj. having a strong, chemical effect
The bald eagle is a potent symbol of the US. The potion was definitely potent—it healed my wounds immediately!
- Nuance
n. a subtle difference in meaning
Body-language experts even understand the nuances of facial expressions.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
adj. having great influence adj. having a strong, chemical effect
The bald eagle is a potent symbol of the US. The potion was definitely potent—it healed my wounds immediately!
- Nuance
n. a subtle difference in meaning
Body-language experts even understand the nuances of facial expressions.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
Friday, March 6, 2020
Apex Indiscriminately Ramify
- Apex
n. the highest point of something
The spring play was the apex of our school year.
- Indiscriminately
adv. randomly; with little or no distinction
Lottery winners are chosen indiscriminately.
- Ramify
v. to split into two or more branches
Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century.
n. the highest point of something
The spring play was the apex of our school year.
- Indiscriminately
adv. randomly; with little or no distinction
Lottery winners are chosen indiscriminately.
- Ramify
v. to split into two or more branches
Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Expend Teeming Scrupulous
- Expend
v. to use up (as in energy or money)
Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.
- Teeming
adj. abundantly filled (usu. with living organisms)
Doorknobs are not as clean as they look and are often teeming with germs.
- Scrupulous
adj. paying great attention to detail
I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.
v. to use up (as in energy or money)
Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.
- Teeming
adj. abundantly filled (usu. with living organisms)
Doorknobs are not as clean as they look and are often teeming with germs.
- Scrupulous
adj. paying great attention to detail
I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.
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