ACT/SAT High Frequency Words List #5

ostentatious

characterized by showy display intended to impress.

paragon

a model of excellence or perfection.

perfunctory

done without interest or enthusiasm; routine.

placid

calm and peaceful; not easily upset.

pretentious

attempting to impress by showing greater importance than is possessed.

prodigal

wastefully extravagant; reckless with resources.

recluse

a person who lives a solitary life and avoids others.

remorse

deep regret or guilt for a wrongdoing.

reproach

to express disapproval or disappointment.

resilient

able to recover quickly from difficulty.

reverence

deep respect for something or someone.

scrupulous

diligent and extremely attentive to detail; moral integrity.

spurious

not genuine; false or fake.

superficial

concerned only with surface appearances.

tenacious

holding firmly; persistent and determined.

transient

lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

trepidation

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

trivial

of little importance of value.

vain

having an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance or worth.

wistful

having a feeling of vague or regretful longing.