12th grade SAT vocab Lesson 1

analogy

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others; drawing a comparison to show a similarity in some respect.

apparition

a ghostly appearing figure; the appearance of a ghostlike figure; something existing in perception only; an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly.

cabalism

the secret science of the cabalists; a superstitious devotion to the mysteries of the religion which one professes.

chagrin

a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation.

clothier

one who makes clothes; one who dresses or pleats cloth; one who sells cloth or clothes, or who makes and sells clothes.

deplorable

bad; unfortunate; of very poor quality or condition; bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure.

edict

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge).

encyclical

intended for wide distribution; a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world.

frolicsome

given to merry frolicking.

generate

bring into existence; give or supply; produce (energy).

inevitable

incapable of being avoided or prevented; invariably occurring or appearing; an unavoidable event.

legalize

make legal.

lunar

of or relating to or associated with the moon.

nutritive

providing nourishment.

philosophy

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school; the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics; any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation.

plenteous

affording an abundant supply.

recur

happen or occur again; return in thought or speech to something; have recourse to.

soliloquy

speech you make to yourself; a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections.

stratagem

a maneuver in a game or conversation; an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade.

unsettle

disturb the composure of.