SSAT Deck 3

explicit

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

exploit

make use of (a situation) in a way considered unfair or underhand.

exquisite

extremely beautiful and delicate.

extinct

(of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members.

extroverted

outgoing and socially confident.

exuberant

full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

fabricate

invent (something) in order to deceive.

façade

the principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space./a deceptive outward appearance.

facet

a particular aspect or feature of something.

facilitate

make (an action or process) easy or easier.

falsehood

the state of being untrue.

falsify

alter (information, a document, or evidence) so as to mislead.

famished

extremely hungry.

fatal

causing death.

fathom

understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.

feeble

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

feign

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

felony

a crime regarded in the US and many other judicial systems as more serious than a misdemeanour.

fertile

(of soil or land) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.

fiasco

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one.

fib

a lie, typically an unimportant one.

fiery

consisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly./having a passionate and quick-tempered nature.

financier

a person concerned in the management of large amounts of money on behalf of governments or other large organizations.

finite

limited in size or extent.

flagrant

(of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.

flamboyant

(of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

flatter

lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests.

flaunt

display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance.

fluctuate

rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

fluster

make (someone) agitated or confused.

foe

an enemy or opponent.

footnote

an additional piece of information printed at the bottom of a page.

foreboding

a feeling that something bad will happen; fearful apprehension.

forego

go without (something desirable).

foreign

strange and unfamiliar.

forethought

careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future.

forewarning

an advance warning.

forfeit

lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing.

forgery

the action of forging a copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.

formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

formulate

create or prepare methodically.

fortified

provided with defensive works as protection against attack.

fortress

a military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town.

foster

encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

fragment

a small part broken off or separated from something.

frank

open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

frenzy

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behaviour.

fret

be constantly or visibly anxious.

fringe

the outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group, or sphere of activity.

frivolous

not having any serious purpose or value.

frugal

sparing or economical as regards money or food.

fruitful

producing good or helpful results; productive.

fundamental

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.

futile

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

gallop

the fastest pace of a horse or other quadruped, with all the feet off the ground together in each stride.

gargantuan

enormous.

garment

an item of clothing.

generative

relating to or capable of production or reproduction.

generic

characteristic of or relating to a class or group of things; not specific.

genre

a style or category of art, music, or literature.

gleeful

exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.

gloomy

dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening./causing or feeling depression or despondency.

gracious

courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower social status.

grapple

engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.

graze

(of cattle, sheep, etc.) eat grass in a field.

grievance

a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

grieve

feel intense sorrow.

grimy

covered with or characterized by grime.

groan

make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc.

grope

search blindly or uncertainly by feeling with the hands.

grotesque

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

growl

(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound in the throat.

grudging

given or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully.

grueling

extremely tiring and demanding.

gullible

easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

habitual

done constantly or as a habit.

hail

pellets of frozen rain which fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds./call out to (someone) to attract attention.

hamper

a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic./hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

haphazard

lacking any obvious principle of organization.

hapless

(especially of a person) unfortunate.

harbor

keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly./give a home or shelter to.

harsh

unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses./cruel or severe.

harvest

the process or period of gathering in crops.

haven

a place of safety or refuge.

heap

an untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

heckler

a person who interrupts a performer or public speaker with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse.

heinous

(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.

heir

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

hermit

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline.

hierarchy

a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

hinder

make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

hobo

a homeless person; a tramp or vagrant.

holster

a holder for carrying a handgun or other firearm, typically made of leather and worn on a belt or under the arm.

homage

special honour or respect shown publicly.

hone

sharpen (a blade)./refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.

hostile

showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

hubris

excessive pride or self-confidence.

hue

a colour or shade.

humble

having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

hurl

throw or impel (someone or something) with great force.