Kartlar: Communication & Language Vocabulary, 1. Reading: Craft and Structure, SAT Reading and Writing | Quizlet

abbreviate

(v) to shorten a word or phrase by using only the first letters or parts of the words.

abjure

(v.) to formally reject or give up a belief, claim, or cause.

adulate

to praise excessively or flatter greatly.

adulation

(n.) excessive praise or flattery.

alas

(adv) used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.

ample

Plentiful; more than enough in quantity or amount.

anachronistic

(adj.) out of the correct historical or chronological order; belonging to a time period other than the one being portrayed.

anguish

(n.) severe mental or physical pain, suffering, or distress.

Apex

(n.) the highest point or peak of something. Example: The spring play was the apex of our school year.

apprehension

(n.) fear or anxiety about the future

approbation

Approval, praise, or official recognition.

Articulate

(v.) to express an idea or feeling clearly in words.

bemoan

To complain about or express sorrow over something.

Bittersweet

(adj.) containing both happy and sad emotions at the same time; tinged with sadness

blandish

(v.) to persuade using flattery. Example: Rachel's assistant tried to blandish her into accepting the deal.

bombastic

using showy or inflated language to impress others

brevity

shortness and conciseness in speech or writing

calamity

(n.) A disastrous event causing great damage or distress.

candor

(n.) Openness and honesty in expression; frankness.

catalyst

(n.) something that speeds up or brings about an event or change.

catalyze

(v.) To inspire or cause a reaction, especially to initiate change or action.

circumlocution

using many words to express something that could be said more directly; roundabout speech

cliche

(n.) an overused phrase or expression that has lost its original impact.

cognizant

(adj.) aware of or mindful about something.

colon

(n) a punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, explanation, or a quoted sentence.

comprehensive

(adj.) covering all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. Example: She sent a comprehensive list of needed ingredients.

concise

expressing much in few words when speaking or writing

connotation

noun. The suggested or emotional meaning of a word, beyond its definition. ("The word 'home' has a warm connotation.")

contextualize

verb. To place information within a relevant background or setting. ("The professor contextualized the historical event for the students.")

convey

to communicate an idea or feeling so others understand; also, to transport someone or something.

copious

Large in quantity; abundant or plentiful.

culminate

verb. To reach the highest or final point, especially as a result. ("The project culminated in a successful presentation.")

curse

(v) to use offensive words or expressions out of anger.

Words or a spell intended to bring bad luck to someone.

cursory

(adj.) quick and lacking thoroughness or detail (Late for the meeting, she cast a cursory glance at the agenda.)

depict

(v.) to describe or show something using words or images.

deplore

(v.) to strongly disapprove of or regret (We all deplored the poor working conditions in the factory.)

dismiss

(v.) to reject or refuse to consider.

dubious

(adj.) doubtful or uncertain (She found his praise dubious, suspecting his motives.)

elegy

(n.) a speech or poem honoring someone who has died. (At the funeral, the widow gave a moving elegy.)

enervate

(v.) to weaken or drain of energy. (Writing these sentences enervates me, and I need a nap after.)

etymology

(n.) the study of the origins and historical development of words.

eulogize

to praise highly, especially in a speech about someone who has died.

eulogy

(n.) a speech or written tribute praising someone, usually given at a funeral.

exalt

to praise highly or elevate in status.

exhort

(v.) to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.

exorbitant

(adj.) excessive to an unreasonable degree; going beyond what is usual or proper. (Her exorbitant praise made me blush and squirm in my seat.)

extol

(v.) to praise highly or glorify. (Violet extolled the virtues of a vegetarian diet to her brother.)

figurative

(adj.) using symbolic or metaphorical language. (Using figurative language, Jane likened the storm to an angry bull.)

fruition

noun. Achievement or realization of a plan or project. ("After years of hard work, his dream of opening a bakery finally came to fruition.")

grandiloquent

using fancy or elaborate words to impress others

heinous

(adj.) extremely wicked, shocking, or evil.

illicit

(adj.) not allowed by law; forbidden or illegal.

impudence

(n.) rudeness or disrespectful boldness.

incongruity

noun. A state of being out of place, inconsistent, or in conflict. ("The incongruity of his casual outfit at the formal event was noticeable.")

indelible

adj. Impossible to remove, forget, or erase. ("The tragic event left an indelible mark on her memory.")

ingenuous

(adj.) innocent and sincere; straightforward and lacking in cunning or deceit.

inhibit

(v.) to restrain, prevent, or hold back from doing something.

integrity

(n.) honesty and strong moral principles; state of being whole.

inundate

(v.) to overwhelm with things or flood with a large amount.

kudos

(n.) praise and recognition for an achievement.

laconic

using very few words in speech

lament

(v) to express grief or sadness about something.

laud

to praise or commend.

laudatory

(adj.) expressing praise or approval.

lavish

1. (adj.) given in great amounts without limit. 2. (v.) to give abundantly or generously.

legible

(a) clear enough to be read easily (referring to handwriting or print)

limpid

(adj.) clear, transparent, and easily understood.

listless

Lacking energy, interest, or enthusiasm; feeling spiritless.

nadir

(n.) the lowest point or moment.

nefarious

Extremely wicked or evil.

nominal

Trifling or insignificant; existing in name only, with little value or cost.

nuance

A subtle or slight difference in meaning, tone, or expression.

ominous

Giving the impression that something bad or harmful is going to happen; threatening.

oration

(n.) a formal or ceremonial speech. Example: Parliament interrupted the prime minister's oration about policy issues.

orthodox

(adj.) traditional; following established rules or practices. Example: Profits dropped because the company followed orthodox business methods.

panegyrize

To formally praise someone or something in speech or writing; to express high and enthusiastic praise.

praise

(v+n) To express admiration or approval of someone or something; an expression of respect. Also, to honor or worship a god.

predecessor

(n.) a person who held a position or job before another.

prescribe

(v.) to set or lay down a rule (The duke prescribed that all peasants must pay higher taxes from then on.)

profuse

Given or existing in large amounts; abundant.

punctuation

marks used in writing to separate sentences or phrases, and to clarify meaning.

Quantitative

Measured or expressed using numbers and amounts.

radial symmetry

noun. A body structure where parts are arranged around a central point, like spokes on a wheel. ("Starfish exhibit radial symmetry.")

reaffirm

verb. To confirm or state again that something is true or valid. ("The president reaffirmed his commitment to the policy.")

remorse

(n.) deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

renunciation

(n.) the act of rejecting or giving up something. Example: Fiona's renunciation of red meat led to weight loss and confused people who thought she was already a vegetarian.

replete

(adj.) filled or well-supplied with something. Example: The unedited version was replete with offensive words.

reprobate

(adj.) morally unprincipled or wicked. Example: The reprobate criminal sneered in his cell.

repudiate

(v.) to reject or refuse to accept. Example: His mother repudiated his request for a curfew extension with sharp words.

reserve (n.)

(n.) self-restraint; holding back one's feelings or showing a distant manner.

salutation

(n.) a gesture or phrase used as a greeting. Example: He began letters with the unusual salutation 'Ahoy ahoy.'

Store (n.)

a supply or reserve of something

surmise

(v.) to guess or infer with little evidence (After talking to one student, the teacher could surmise what caused the fight.)

taciturn

habitually silent or sparing with words

terse

using only necessary words; very concise, sometimes abrupt

verbose

Using more words than necessary; overly wordy or long-winded in speech or writing.

zenith

(n.) The highest or most successful point; the peak. Example: She had reached the zenith of her career with that one hit song.

acclaim

to express strong approval or praise; hail

pithy

brief and full of meaning and substance; concise

superfluous

overabundant; more than is needed; unnecessary