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SAT VOCABULARY 20
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1. affluent
• Part of Speech• Definition- abounding in wealth
• Synonym- rich
• Antonym• Sentence- Because the man was so affluent, he
was able to donate large sums of money to the
organization.
2. antiquity
• Part of Speech- noun
• Definition• Synonym- ancient past
• Antonym• Sentence- Many scholars spend years studying
the records left from antiquity.
3. blandishment
• Part of Speech• Definition- flattery
• Synonym-
• Antonym- criticism
• Sentence-
4. chasten
• Part of Speech- verb
• Definition- to discipline
• Synonym• Antonym• Sentence-
5. civility
• Part of Speech• Definition• Synonym- mannerly behavior, politeness
• Antonym- rudeness
• Sentence-
6. congenial
• Part of Speech• Definition- characterized by pleasantness
• Synonym• Antonym• Sentence- The family decided to settle in the
congenial little town.
7. deft
• Part of Speech- adjective
• Definition- skillful; clever
• Synonym• Antonym• Sentence- He was very deft at handling the
questions from the reporter.
8.dispatch
• Part of Speech• Definition- to away with promptness or speed
• Synonym- haste
• Antonym• Sentence- The officer dispatched his troops to the
scene of the accident.
9. embroil
• Part of Speech• Definition- to throw into confusion or strife
• Synonym• Antonym- to free
• Sentence-
10. expurgate
• Part of Speech- verb
• Definition• Synonym- censor, edit
• Antonym- to include
• Sentence- The censors felt certain words needed
to be expurgated from the book.
11. garner
• Part of Speech• Definition- to gather together, to store up
• Synonym• Antonym- to disperse
• Sentence- I will need to garner all of my allies in
order to win this vote.
12. heretical
• Part of Speech- adjective
• Definition- contrary to church doctrine or
accepted beliefs or standards
• Synonym• Antonym• Sentence-
13. iconoclast
• Part of Speech• Definition• Synonym• Antonym- disciple
• Sentence- The church is constantly under attack
by iconoclast.
14. irreproachable
• Part of Speech- adjective
• Definition- beyond criticism; faultless.
• Synonym- impeccable, flawless
• Antonym• Sentence-
15. mercurial
• Part of Speech• Definition- changing unpredictably, fickle
• Synonym• Antonym• Sentence- Due to his mercurial temperament,
employees always approached him carefully,
unsure of what his mood would be.
16. nuance
• Part of Speech- noun
• Definition- subtle difference in
• Synonym- hint
• Antonym• Sentence- The nuance of flavor cannot be
described adequately.
17. partisan
• Part of Speech• Definition-one who exhibits extreme allegiance to
a group or cause
• Synonym- disciple, follower
• Antonym- antagonist
• Sentence-
18. pious
• Part of Speech• Definition- showing zealous devotion to the rites
of religion
• Synonym• Antonym• Sentence- He engages in many pious practices
such as attending mass
19. raucous
• Part of Speech- adjective
• Definition• Synonym• Antonym- quiet; mild
• Sentence-
20. repugnant
• Part of Speech• Definition- disgusting, offensive
• Synonym- obnoxious
• Antonym- appealing
• Sentence-
21. satiric
• Part of Speech• Definition• Synonym- sarcastic, sardonic, ironic
• Antonym• Sentence- The political cartoonist was known for
his satiric drawings.
22. sporadic
• Part of Speech• Definition- occasionally occurring
• Synonym• Antonym- constant
• Sentence-
23. succulent
• Part of Speech• Definition• Synonym• Antonym- dry
• Sentence- An orange is an example of a
succulent fruit.
24. terrestrial
• Part of Speech- adjective
• Definition• Synonym• Antonym- heavenly
• Sentence- Humans are terrestrial beings.
25. ungainly
• Part of Speech- adjective
• Definition- awkward
• Synonym- clumsy, gawky
• Antonym- graceful
• Sentence-