Vocab One

A complete set of vocabulary words, definitions, and word roots from Lesson One of Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT.

divulge

to tell; to reveal (as a secret)

abet

to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

dogmatic

arrogant and stubborn about one's (often unproven) beliefs

insipid

lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating

extraneous

inessential; not constituting a vital part

coerce

to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats

jaundiced

prejudiced; hostile

meticulous

extremely, sometimes excessively, careful about small details; precise

temerity

recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger

gregarious

sociable; fond of the company of others

mal

a prefix meaning bad or evil

bene

a root meaning good

dict

a root meaning to speak

vol

a root meaning to wish

fact

a root meaning making, doing

factor

one who does

malevolent

wishing bad or evil

malediction

to speak bad or evil

malefactor

one who does bad or evil

benevolent

wishing good

benediction

to speak good

benefactor

one who does good