- Anomaly
n. something different from the norm
This result is an anomaly and very rarely happens.
- Demur
v. to object to
She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department.
- Subsequently
adv. happening later or after something
I subsequently went home.
These are vocabulary words that are good to know in general and that may be very useful when taking that Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Unmitigated Tremendous Demur
- Unmitigated
adj. downright, utter, total
My speech was an unmitigated disaster!
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
- Demur
v. to object to
She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department.
adj. downright, utter, total
My speech was an unmitigated disaster!
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
- Demur
v. to object to
She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Squalid Substantiate Yield
- Squalid
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- Substantiate
v. to strengthen with new evidence or facts
It is important for scientists to substantiatetheir theories whenever possible.
- Yield
n. production of an amount v. to give way to or surrender to v. to produce or supply
The farmer's annual pumpkin yield exceeded 10,000. Cars turning right on red must yield to oncoming traffic. Our experiment yielded many unique-looking vegetables.
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- Substantiate
v. to strengthen with new evidence or facts
It is important for scientists to substantiatetheir theories whenever possible.
- Yield
n. production of an amount v. to give way to or surrender to v. to produce or supply
The farmer's annual pumpkin yield exceeded 10,000. Cars turning right on red must yield to oncoming traffic. Our experiment yielded many unique-looking vegetables.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Fluctuate Candid Tremendous
- Fluctuate
v. to be unstable; to rise and fall
Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.
- Candid
adj. direct, blunt
Josh is candid about his desire to become an actor.
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
v. to be unstable; to rise and fall
Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.
- Candid
adj. direct, blunt
Josh is candid about his desire to become an actor.
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
Friday, April 17, 2020
Disparage Feasibility Disparage
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
- Feasibility
n. the practicality or possibility of something
The feasibility of her project was doubtful; she'd have to go all the way to Antarctica and back before the school year ended.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
- Feasibility
n. the practicality or possibility of something
The feasibility of her project was doubtful; she'd have to go all the way to Antarctica and back before the school year ended.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Frankly Exacerbate Entrenched
- Frankly
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.
- Exacerbate
v. to make worse or increase the severity of
The doctor told me not to run as it can exacerbate my knee injury.
- Entrenched
adj. firmly established
Her face will forever be entrenched in my memory.
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.
- Exacerbate
v. to make worse or increase the severity of
The doctor told me not to run as it can exacerbate my knee injury.
- Entrenched
adj. firmly established
Her face will forever be entrenched in my memory.
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Constitute Omnipotent Bear
- Constitute
v. to form or compose (part of) something
The desire for equality constituted the civil rights movement.
- Omnipotent
adj. almighty and all powerful
Gods are omnipotent beings who can control human destiny.
- 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!
v. to form or compose (part of) something
The desire for equality constituted the civil rights movement.
- Omnipotent
adj. almighty and all powerful
Gods are omnipotent beings who can control human destiny.
- 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!
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Temperament Contemplate Promulgate
- Temperament
n. usual mood or feelings
She had a hostile temperament, making her intimidating to most people.
- Contemplate
v. to think deeply about
She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student.
- Promulgate
v. to put into law or formally declare
The ruler will at last promulgate an amnesty with the neighboring countries.
n. usual mood or feelings
She had a hostile temperament, making her intimidating to most people.
- Contemplate
v. to think deeply about
She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student.
- Promulgate
v. to put into law or formally declare
The ruler will at last promulgate an amnesty with the neighboring countries.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Exhilarating Unjust Deplete
- Exhilarating
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.
- Unjust
adj. unfair; not justified
The court's decision is unjust—he should not go free.
- Deplete
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources)
The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food.
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.
- Unjust
adj. unfair; not justified
The court's decision is unjust—he should not go free.
- Deplete
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources)
The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Sparingly Counterargument Geriatric
- Sparingly
adv. insufficiently, meagerly, or in a restricted manner
Due to my condition, I must eat salt sparingly.
- 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.
- Geriatric
adj. relating to old age
I became interested in geriatric medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away from cancer.
adv. insufficiently, meagerly, or in a restricted manner
Due to my condition, I must eat salt sparingly.
- 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.
- Geriatric
adj. relating to old age
I became interested in geriatric medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away from cancer.