Week 9 Vocabulary
1.
Objectives:
Help us become more sophisticated
readers…so we understand fluently what
we read.
2.
Help us understand words in context, to
help us understand words we don’t
currently know.
3.
Help us become more sophisticated
writers, so we use a mature vocabulary
and sound like adults in our word choices.
WK 9 Greek & Latin Prefixes
Write 3 Words & Definitions that Use Each Root
1.
Pre-
2.
Pro-
3.
Re-
4.
Retro-
5.
Sub-
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Before
Ex: Precursor
 Forward
Ex: Proactive
 Again
Ex: Return
 Back
Ex: Retrograde
 Under
Ex: Submarine
This week’s SAT Vocabulary Words
Using the information provided, please write down
the definitions and parts of the speech for each
of the provided SAT vocabulary words.
Then, write a meaningful sentence with context
clues that show me you understand the meaning
of each word.
Underline the word within the sentence.
SAT Vocabulary - Lesson Seven
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cynical adj. doubtful or distrustful of the
goodness or sincerity of human motives

ambivalent adj. having opposing attitudes or
feelings toward a person, thing , or idea; unable
to decide

demagogue n. a leader who appeals to citizens’
emotions to obtain power

demure adj. quiet and modest; reserved
SAT Vocabulary - Lesson Seven
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intrepid adj. without fear; brave

destitute adj. extremely poor; lacking
necessities like food and shelter

erudite adj. scholarly; learned

dilemma n. a choice between two unpleasant or
difficult options
SAT Vocabulary - Lesson Seven
 culmination
n. the highest point of
attainment; the end or climax
 concur
v. to be of the same opinion; to
agree with