SAT VOCABULARY 101 125 Stagnant adj having no

SAT VOCABULARY #101 -125

Stagnant (adj) • having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence. • showing no activity; dull and sluggish • Not moving

Mitigate (v. ) To make less severe, serious, painful; to make milder Ex. The ambulance took the people to the hospital to mitigate their injuries.

Reprehensible Definition: very bad: deserving very strong criticism; Deserving rebuke or censure; blameworthy Part of speech: adj Sentence: Their mutual act of adultery is a reprehensible action.

ENGENDER Definition: cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition) Part Of Speech: Verb Use in sentence: Hearing the song engendered rage in him.

Exemplary Adjective; 1) worthy of imitation; commendable; setting a great example. 2) serving as a warning; 3) Serving as an illustration or specimen. 4) Serving as a model or pattern. Synonyms: admirable, laudable, sterling, honorable. Example: He was an exemplary student because he had many academic achievements and received good grades.

Neutral Adjective not taking a position or supporting either side of a subject; unbiased; objective; impartial

Relegate Verb to send to an inferior position or place; exile; banish

Anecdote §Part of speech § Noun §a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Fallacious Definition: deceptive; misleading; containing a mistake; not true or accurate Part of Speech: adjective Fallacies

Acclaim - Part of Speech: Verb 1. To welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy and approval; applaud. (dictionar y. com) 2. Praise; applause; admiration (SAT Wkst Def. ) • ACCLAIM

UNIFORM (adjective ) – constant in appearance or organization; without variety; consistent in detail; identical

INCOHERENT • Adjective • Disjointed; without logical or meaningful connection; rambling; not understandable

Instigate • Verb • To urge, provoke, or incite to some action; to cause trouble

Def. (One [such as a profound philosopher] that is distinguished for wisdom) Part of Speech- (Noun) (Many individuals sought wisdom and valuable advice Ex. from the elderly sage who lived on the outskirts of the village. )

Predecessor Noun – a thing or person who precedes someone else; came before

Jeopardy Noun hazard or risk of exposure to loss, harm, death, or injury

Capable of being touched, discernable by touch; palpable

Indulgent Adjective Characterized by giving into desires of self or others

Remorse • NOUN • Deep and painful regret for wrongdoing; compunction.

Pivotal Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else

scrupulous (adj. ) careful; diligent; thorough and extremely attentive to details

Refute verb - to prove something to be false; disprove

RESPIT E noun a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

STOIC Adjective 1 Showing no emotion especially when something bad is happening; 2 not affected by or showing passion or feeling; firmly restraining response to pain or distress