SAT Vocab Quiz 9

tutelage

tutelage

(n) guardianship, guidance

uncanny

(adj) so keen and perceptive as to seem supernatural, peculiarly unsettling

unconscionable

(adj) unscrupulous; shockingly unfair or unjust

untoward

(adj) difficult to handle or work with

usury

(n) the practice of lending money at exorbitant rates

variegated

(adj) varied; marked with different colors

vehemently

(adj) marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

veracity

(n) accuracy, truth

verbose

(adj) wordy

veritable

(adj) being without question, often used figuratively

Vernacular

(n) everyday language used by ordinary people; specialized language of a profession

Vernal

(adj) related to spring; fresh

Vicariously

(adv) felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another

Vilify

(v) to slander, defame

Vim

(n) vitality and energy

Vindicate

(v) to clear of blame; support a claim

Virulent

(adj) extremely poisonous; malignant; hateful

Visceral

(adj) instinctive, not intellectual; deep, emotional

Vituperate

(v) to abuse verbally, berate

Vociferous

(adj) loud, noisy

Volley

(n) a flight of missiles; round of gunshots

Voluble

(adj) talkative, speaking easily, glib

Wan

(adj) sickly pale

Wanton

(adj) undisciplined, unrestrained; reckless

Wax

(v) to increase gradually; to begin to be

Wield

(v) to exercise authority or influence effectively

Wily

(adj) clever; deceptive

Winsome

(adj) charming, happily engaging

Worst

(v) to gain the advantage over; to defeat

Wry

(adj) bent or twisted in shape or condition; dryly humorous

Yen

(n) a strong desire, craving

Zenith

(n) the point of culmination; peak

Zephyr

(n) a gentle breeze; something airy or unsubstantial