SAT Vocab 6 Incessant Adjective Continuing without interruption

SAT Vocab 6

Incessant Adjective Continuing without interruption; nonstop The incessant barking of George’s dog caused his neighbors to complain.

Latent Adjective Laying hidden or undeveloped; potential The music teacher could sense Klara’s latent musical talent, and asked her mom to sign her up for violin lessons.

Eloquent Adjective Extremely expressive in speech, writing, or movement If politicians want to get the citizens’ vote, it is very important for them to be eloquent during public speaking events.

Diffident Adjective Lacking self-confidence; timid Student who are very diffident and keep to themselves in class are often the targets of bullying.

Malcontent Adjective Dissatisfied with existing conditions. The lack of bonuses for working holiday hours made the store employees very malcontent.

Eminent Adjective Standing out, renowned; distinguished; prominent In The Crucible , one of the most eminent citizens of Salem was Thomas Putnam, a wealthy landowner.

Wince Verb To flinch; to shrink back or start aside, as from a blow or pain. Carrie winced when she twisted her ankle while trying to walk down a dirt road in high heels.

Prudent Adjective Cautious; discreet; exercising good judgment. One must be very prudent when deciding what type of car insurance policy to have.

Augment Verb To make or become greater. Conditioning exercises are important to help football players augment their athleticism.

Ebullience Noun Enthusiastic; bubbling with excitement The little boy was full of ebullience the moment he entered the amusement park.