Lily's Personalized SSAT Word List

crater

A large round pit caused by the impact of a meteoroid.

fascinate

to attract; to strongly hold the interest of

thorough

Complete and focused on accuracy and detail

bound

tied (physically); restricted; obligated; destined

writhe

make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body

procession

a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival.

synopsis

brief summary

devolve

to pass on or delegate to another; to worsen

conventional

(adj.) in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite

eccentric

a person with an unusual or odd personality

rout

an overwhelming defeat

disclose

to reveal; make known

concise

brief and to the point

terse

sparing in the use of words; abrupt

ail

to cause sickness, pain, or trouble; to suffer from sickness

afflict

to trouble greatly, to distress

enliven

make lively or spirited; animate

rooster

adult male chicken

bull

mature male cattle

intrepid

very brave, fearless, unshakable

admonish

warn or reprimand someone firmly

ennui

dissatisfaction and restlessness resulting from boredom or apathy

dogmatic

stubbornly opinionated

inundation

an overwhelming abundance of people or things

deluge

a flood; an overwhelming rush

dispensable

able to do without, not needed

satire

the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

clergy

Church officials

colonel

a military rank below general

chamber

a room; a natural or artificial enclosed space

helm

steering wheel of a ship; position of control

expedience

convenient and practical, appropriate

deliberation

long and careful consideration or discussion

homeostasis

process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment

sentry

guard, watchman