SAT/ACT VOCAB

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Consecrate (verb)

Declare formality to a religious or divine purpose.

Ennui (noun)

a state of boredom or listlessness due to dull surroundings.

Procrastinate (verb)

To delay something/put it off for later

Excise (noun/verb)

1. A tax imposed on certain goods sold within a country of on licenses required for certain activities; 2. To remove or cut out.

Verbose (adjective)

Using more words than needed

Sterile (adjective)

to be free of bacteria or other living microorganisms. For example, a surgeon must make sure that their tools are sterile prior to a surgery

Prevalent (adjective)

Something common in an area or time

Jargon (noun)

specialized expressions or phrases used in a specific profession or group that is difficult to understand for outsiders

Sacrosanct (adjective)

(especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with

Cognizant

Having knowledge or being aware of

Neglect (verb)

To not care for properly

Haugty (adjective)

To look down on someone arrogantly

Naive (adjective)

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment

Abode (noun)

A place of residence, a house or home

Fracticious (adjective)

To be irritating and extremely argumentative (typically for children)

Somber (adjective)

A shady or poorly lit tone of color

Jovial (adjective)

To be happy and behave in a cheerful way

Cohesive (adjective)

Causing cohesion, act of sticking together tightly

Opulent (adjective)

Being luxurious of wealthy

Proximity (noun)

Being close to something in distance or time

Chameleon (noun)

Someone who changes their opinions/beliefs frequently to please others or succeed, a small slow lizard that can change colors and move its eyes independently

Rancid (adjective)

Smelling or tasting unpleasant from being old (usually regarding food with fat or oil)

Urbane (adjective)

To be corteous and refined (typically used to describe a man)

Homogenous (adjective)

of the same kind; alike

Remorse (noun)

Strong feelings of regret or shame for harm committed

Circumvent (verb)

Find a way around (an obstacle)

Impenitent (adjective)

Not feeling shame or regret for one’s actions or attitude

Inane (adjective)

Foolish or stupid

Arbritary (adjective)

Based on a whim instead of reasoning or a system

Luminous (adjective)

Lots of bright light, especially in the dark

Disconcerted (verb)

Disturbing one’s peace; unsettling

Ingenuity (noun)

Quality of being intelligent and creative

Consternation (noun)

The state of feeling anxious or alarmed, resulting in confusion

Oppress (verb)

Treating someone unfairly and making them experience hardship especially by unjust use of authority

Ingenuous (adjective)

A person or action that is innocent and unsuspecting

Acerbic (adjective)

Sharp or cutting (a comment or style of speaking)

Vulnerable (adjective)

Being susceptible to attack or damage

Converge (verb)

To meet at a certain point

Specious (adjective)

Something that seems true or valid but is actually misleading

Quiescent (adjective)

Being quiet, still, or inactive