100 words 8th grade SSAT ((Set 1))

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Abandon

to leave behind or give up completely

Benevolent

characterized by kindness and goodwill

Cacophony

a harsh, discordant sound

Delineate

to describe or portray something precisely

Enervate

to weaken or drain of energy

Fecund

capable of producing offspring or new growth; fertile

Gravitas

seriousness or solemnity in manner

Hapless

unfortunate or unlucky

Incognito

having one’s true identity concealed

Jovial

cheerful and full of high spirits

Kaleidoscope

a constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements

Languor

the state of being tired, weak, or exhausted

Mellifluous

sweet

Nefarious

wicked, villainous

Obfuscate

to confuse or make unclear

Pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way

Quixotic

exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic

Recapitulate

to summarize or restate the main points

Sycophant

a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important

Truncate

to shorten by cutting off

Ubiquitous

present or existing everywhere

Vicarious

experienced or felt by watching, hearing, or reading about someone else

Wistful

longingly or regretfully yearning for something

Xenophile

a person who is attracted to foreign cultures

Zealous

filled with passionate energy for a cause or goal

Altruism

the selfless concern for the well

Bloviate

to talk at length in a pompous or boastful way

Cacophony

a harsh mixture of sounds

Dissipate

to scatter or disperse

Exacerbate

to make a bad situation worse

Flabbergasted

shocked or astounded

Garrulous

excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters

Hegemony

dominance or leadership of one group over others

Impetuous

acting without thought or care

Juxtapose

to place side by side for comparison

Knavery

dishonesty or trickery

Laconic

brief and concise in speech

Mellifluous

smooth and sweet sounding

Nebulous

unclear, vague, or ill

Omnipotent

having unlimited power or authority

Pernicious

harmful or dangerous in a subtle way

Quagmire

a difficult, precarious, or entrapping situation

Recalcitrant

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

Sublime

of great beauty or grandeur, inspiring awe

Tantamount

equivalent in seriousness to

Untenable

unable to be defended or justified

Vex

to irritate or annoy

Wheedle

to influence or persuade through flattery

Yoke

to bind or join together

Zephyr

a gentle breeze

Anachronism

something that is out of place in time

Brevity

the quality of being brief and concise

Clandestine

secret or hidden, often for deceptive purposes

Disparate

different in kind; not able to be compared

Ephemeral

lasting for a very short time

Furtive

secretive, sneaky

Gregarious

sociable; fond of company

Heretic

a person who holds beliefs contrary to orthodox religious teachings

Inculpate

to accuse or blame someone

Jaded

tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, often from overuse

Kaleidoscopic

rapidly changing in a variety of forms or aspects

Lethargic

sluggish and lacking energy

Misanthrope

a person who dislikes or distrusts other people

Noxious

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Opaque

not able to be seen through; unclear or difficult to understand

Placid

calm, peaceful, and undisturbed

Querulous

complaining in a whining manner

Rancor

bitter resentment or ill will

Sporadic

occurring irregularly or in isolated instances

Trenchant

keen, sharp, or clear in expression or style

Ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere

Vicarious

experienced or done through someone else

Wistful

expressing a yearning or longing

Xenophobic

fear or dislike of foreigners or strangers

Yen

a strong desire or cravin

Zealous

filled with passion for a cause or goal

Abstruse

difficult to understan

Blithe

showing a casual or cheerful indifference

Caustic

capable of burning or corroding; harshly critical

Deleterious

harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way

Enervate

to drain of energy

Facilitate

to make an action or process easier

Gratuitous

unnecessary or unwarranted

Heinous

utterly wicked, reprehensible

Irascible

easily angered, irritable

Jovial

cheerful, happy

Knavish

dishonest or tricky

Lucid

clear, easy to understand

Monolithic

large, powerful, and uniform

Nefarious

wicked or villainous

Obfuscate

to confuse or make unclear

Plausible

seemingly reasonable or credible

Recalcitrant

stubbornly resistant to authority

Sycophantic

excessively flattering for personal gain

Tantamount

equivalent in effect or seriousness

Untenable

unable to be defended or justified

Vigorous

strong, healthy, and full of energy

Wheedle

to influence or persuade with flattery

Zephyr

a light, gentle breeze

Alacrity

brisk and cheerful readiness