June 2013: SSAT Practice Vocab Words

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  1. ploy
    a maneuver in a game, conversation, or situation
    a clever plan that helps you get what you want
  2. hierarchical
    classified by various criteria into successive levels
    In the past, we’ve been focused in activism almost exclusively on hierarchical power.
    power in importance
  3. rebellious
    resisting control or authority
    If a girl is in school, and does not wear uniform when it is uniform day, but instead, shorts, and an inappropriate blouse, so she is rebellious to school uniform rules.
  4. bequest
    a gift of personal property by will
    As the following chart shows, four-fifths of these charitable donations in the United States were made by individuals, including bequests.
  5. indulge
    yield to; give satisfaction to
    Some swear by the vegan diet while others think indulging here and there will help you make better choices in the long run.
    satisfy
  6. stringent
    demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
    He wants gun licence applicants to undergo more stringent vetting.
  7. pragmatic
    concerned with practical matters
    Pragmatic leaders can’t simply push change through at an individual level.
  8. embellishment
    the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
    I LOVE ADDING EMBELLISHMENT TO MY NEW ROOM.
  9. connoisseur
    an expert able to appreciate a field
    Ms. Fink has long been classed as a connoisseur’s singer.
  10. apparel
    clothing in general
    Berkshire owns more than 80 business units that sell things like athletic apparel, chemicals, furniture and ice cream.
  11. refined
    freed from impurities by processing
    freed from impurities by processing
  12. prod
    urge on; cause to act
    One woman lawyer prodded him hard in anger.
  13. obscure
    not clearly understood or expressed
    to make less visible or unclear
    not famous or acclaimed
  14. infirm
    lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
    Medicare billing data do not indicate that patients are getting more infirm, as their reasons for visiting their doctors were essentially unchanged over time.
    PHYSICALLY WEAK
    firmness of will, character, or purpose
  15. mire
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
    So while much of the rest of the world remains mired in economic slump, Calgary business is looking up.
    also means to fail
    unable to move FURTHER
  16. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
    An apology may assuage an angry customer.
  17. impeccable
    without error or flaw
  18. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
    approach someone aggressively or inappropriately
  19. vagabond
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
    unsettled- like children are after consuming a lot of sugar
  20. wan
    pale, as of a person's complexion
    Benedict appeared wan and spoke very softly, but his eyes twinkled with joy at the flock’s warm and heartfelt welcome.
    lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
  21. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  22. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
    The man had been eager in his attentions, deferential, almost obsequious.
  23. infernal
    characteristic of or resembling Hell
  24. goad
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  25. limn
    make a portrait of
    trace the shape of
  26. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
    elevated
    majestic
  27. deluge
    a heavy rain
    an overwhelming number or amount
  28. procure
    get by special effort
  29. corrupt
    dishonest or immoral or evasive
  30. postpone
    hold back to a later time
  31. procure
    get by special effort
  32. profane
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  33. delineate
    represented accurately or precisely
    outline to make bolder
  34. refractory
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
    a defiant teenager
  35. recession
    the act of returning control
  36. reverse
    change to the contrary
  37. discourse
    an extended communication dealing with some particular topic
  38. detriment
    a damage or loss
  39. ecstasy
    a state of elated bliss
    HAPPINESS
  40. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  41. sublime
    of high moral or intellectual value
  42. flux
    a state of constant change
  43. abatement
    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
    in constant change
  44. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  45. sylvan
    relating to or characteristic of wooded regions
  46. urban
    relating to a city or densely populated area
  47. median
    relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
    MIDDLE # LIKE IN MATH
  48. routine
    an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
    RITUAL
  49. reprieve
    postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal
    a release in harm or discomfort
  50. neutral
    having no personal preference
    doesn't pick any sides
  51. pillage
    steal goods; take as spoils
    goods or money obtained illegally
  52. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  53. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
    consent to; give permission
  54. consent
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
    PERMKISSION
  55. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  56. circumvent
    surround so as to force to give up
  57. misapprehend
    interpret in the wrong way
    misunderstand
  58. underestimate
    make too low an approximation of
  59. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
    assuage
  60. sequester
    keep away from others
    set apart from others
  61. spate
    a sudden forceful flow
  62. complacent
    contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
  63. exuberant
    joyously unrestrained
  64. precocious
    characterized by exceptionally early development
  65. subservient
    compliant and obedient to authority
  66. contingent
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    temporary military unit
  67. sequence
    a following of one thing after another in time
  68. fractious
    easily irritated or annoyed
    resisting control or authority
  69. languor
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  70. miserliness
    total lack of generosity with money
  71. lusciousness
    extreme appetizingness
  72. sluggishness
    the pace of things that move relatively slowly
    languor
  73. consciousness
    an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself
    AWARE AND ALERT
  74. svelte
    being of delicate or slender build
    moving and bending with ease
    showing a high degree of refinement
  75. revile
    spread negative information about
    rumor
  76. berate
    censure severely or angrily
    scold
  77. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  78. mire
    an intractable difficulty or embarrassment
  79. refined
    cultivated and genteel
  80. genteel
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
  81. cultivated
    developed by human care and for human use
  82. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  83. crude
    belonging to an early stage of technical development
  84. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  85. inventiveness
    the power of creative imagination
  86. authenticate
    establish the undisputed credibility of something
  87. spurring
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
    persuade
  88. inscription
    the activity of carving or engraving letters or words
  89. expatiate
    add details to clarify an idea
  90. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  91. revolutionize
    change radically
  92. concentrate
    make denser, stronger, or purer
    FOCUS
    HAVE A TARGET
    DON'T LOSE TRACK OF SOMETHING
  93. laudable
    worthy of high praise
    Afia Oduro-Manu is worthy of praise.
  94. officious
    intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
  95. vagrant
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
    a homeless person
    drifter
  96. maven
    one who is very skilled in or knowledgeable about a field
    BE A CHAMPION
  97. protege
    a person who receives support from an influential patron
  98. scion
    a descendent or heir
    ancestor
  99. humdrum
    tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
    dull
    tedious
    boring
  100. natty
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
    someone who is very stylish and is snappy
  101. iridescent
    varying in color when seen in different lights
  102. monotonous
    tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
  103. gusty
    blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
  104. sanguine
    confidently optimistic and cheerful
    Mr. Mandela has always been sanguine about his own mortality.
  105. contradictory
    not able to be true at the same time
    compatible
  106. inglorious
    deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
  107. fledgling
    young bird that has just become capable of flying
    young and inexperienced
  108. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
    deviated from what is being considered moral, right, or proper
  109. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
  110. compensation
    the act of making amends for service, loss, or injury
  111. deviation
    a variation from the standard or norm
  112. placate
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  113. norm
    a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
  114. scant
    less than the correct or legal or full amount
  115. solely
    without any others being included or involved
    exclude
  116. garish
    tastelessly showy
    trashy
  117. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
    counsel in terms os someon's behavior thf
  118. contingent
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    EFFECT
    TEMPORARY MILITARY UNIT
  119. federation
    an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
  120. yoke
    become joined or linked together
  121. perverse
    deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper
    IMPROPER
  122. gratuitous
    unnecessary and unwarranted
  123. gratis
    costing nothing
  124. philistine
    a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
  125. specious
    plausible but false
  126. plausible
    apparently reasonable, valid, or truthful
  127. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  128. pastoral
    of or relating to a minister
    pastor
  129. domineer
    rule or exercise power over in a cruel and autocratic manner
  130. replete
    filled to satisfaction with food or drink
  131. permeate
    spread or diffuse through
  132. diffuse
    spread out; not concentrated in one place
  133. edify
    make understand
  134. emancipate
    free from slavery or servitude
  135. pummel
    strike, usually with the fist
  136. resilient
    recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
  137. didactic
    instructive, especially excessively
  138. sinuous
    curved or curving in and out
  139. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
  140. source
    a document from which information is obtained
  141. article
    one of a class of artifacts
  142. conformist
    someone who follows established standards of conduct
  143. utopian
    pertaining to or resembling an ideally perfect state
    little ms. or mr. PERFECT
  144. polished
    perfected or made shiny and smooth
  145. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
    the trait of being firm in purpose or belief
  146. distributed
    spread out or scattered about or divided up
  147. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  148. overstated
    represented as greater than is true or reasonable
  149. regimented
    strictly controlled
  150. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
  151. begrimed
    thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
  152. galley
    a large medieval vessel with guns at stern and prow
  153. fray
    wear away by rubbing
  154. exasperated
    greatly annoyed; out of patience
  155. instrument
    the means whereby some act is accomplished
  156. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  157. forebode
    make a prediction about; tell in advance
  158. derelict
    a person without a home, job, or property
  159. loathsome
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  160. alpine
    relating to or characteristic of high mountains
  161. splendid
    characterized by grandeur
  162. ramshackle
    in poor or broken-down condition
  163. magisterial
    of or relating to a civil officer who administers the law
  164. topical
    pertaining to the surface of a body part
  165. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  166. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
  167. wayward
    resistant to guidance or discipline
  168. dour
    showing a brooding ill humor
  169. ireful
    feeling or showing extreme anger
  170. intertwine
    spin, wind, or twist together
  171. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
  172. grime
    thick or ingrained dirt
  173. urbane
    showing a high degree of refinement
  174. schematic
    represented in simplified or symbolic form
  175. somatic
    characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
  176. pharisaical
    excessively or hypocritically pious
  177. premonition
    an early warning about a future event
  178. tasteful
    in keeping with what is considered appropriate and stylish
  179. parry
    impede the movement of
  180. peremptory
    putting an end to all debate or action
  181. precarious
    not secure; beset with difficulties
  182. intimate
    marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
  183. inferno
    a very intense and uncontrolled fire
  184. precocious
    characterized by exceptionally early development
  185. vagrant
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  186. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  187. exhilarate
    fill with sublime emotion
  188. profuse
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  189. peruse
    examine or consider with attention and in detail
  190. scrutiny
    the act of examining something closely, as for mistakes
  191. ruse
    a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
  192. ploy
    a maneuver in a game, conversation, or situation
  193. peripety
    a sudden and unexpected change of fortune or reverse of circumstances (especially in a literary work)
  194. befuddle
    be confusing or perplexing to
  195. brackish
    slightly salty
  196. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  197. aplomb
    great coolness and composure under strain
  198. fallacious
    containing or based on incorrect reasoning
  199. cadence
    the accent in a metrical foot of verse
  200. cadaver
    the dead body of a human being
  201. brazen
    not held back by conventional ideas of behavior
  202. consolidate
    form into a solid mass or whole
  203. eschew
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  204. escalate
    increase in extent or intensity
  205. distilled water
    water that has been purified by distillation
  206. incredulous
    not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
  207. siege
    an action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place
  208. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  209. aptitude
    inherent ability
  210. consolidate
    form into a solid mass or whole
  211. anticlimax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
  212. negligible
    so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
  213. astrology
    divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
  214. lummox
    an awkward, foolish person
  215. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
  216. behemoth
    someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  217. arouse
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  218. idiosyncratic
    peculiar to the individual
Created on Sat Jun 22 11:57:46 EDT 2013 (updated Sat Mar 19 17:45:45 EDT 2016)

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