SAT Summer Reading Day 3 Vocab

Astute

perceptive; wise; shrewd

Discerning

discriminating wisly among choices; showing wisdom and wise judgment; ability to show good judgment

Formidable

fostering respect or awe; arousing fear; redoubtable

Indefatigable

untiring, tireless

Sage

wise as a result of experience and thought

Profound

intellectually deep; deeply important

Judicious

showing good judgment; wise; discreet

Meticulous

particular down tot he finest detail

Painstaking

revealing much care and effort

Resilient

elastic; able to “snap back” after change or misfortune; resilience

Tenacious

persistent in holding on; retentive; courage

Benevolent

showing good will; kind

Alacrity

eager willingness to do something

Sedentary

lifestyle that involves sitting or laying

Protrude

stick out; bulge

Synopsis

brief summary that outlines main points

Predilection

natural preference; special liking; innate bias towards a particular thing