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Junior SAT Vocab

Junior SAT Vocab. Vocabulary # 1. Complete Chart Create FIVE sentences using Introductory Prepositional Phrases. Elicit (v): to cause something to be revealed . Disparage (v): to speak about someone else’s accomplishments with negative comments.

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Junior SAT Vocab

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  1. Junior SAT Vocab

  2. Vocabulary #1 • Complete Chart • Create FIVE sentences using Introductory Prepositional Phrases

  3. Elicit (v): to cause something to be revealed

  4. Disparage (v): to speak about someone else’s accomplishments with negative comments

  5. Edifying (adjective): instructive; enlightening

  6. impregnable (adj): incapable of being captured or opened with force

  7. Levity (n): a light or humorous attitude toward something which should be taken seriously

  8. Atrophy (verb or a noun): to waste away from lack of use

  9. Placate (verb): to lessen a person’s anger by giving in to demands of the person

  10. Insolvent (adj): not having enough money to pay bills

  11. Vocabulary #2 • Complete Chart • Create FIVE sentences using Appositive Phrases

  12. Conscientious (adjective): done carefully and thoroughly with a concern for what is right

  13. Mediocre (adj): in the middle; neither good nor bad EX: Grade of “C”

  14. Irascible (adj): hot-tempered; easily angered

  15. Deteriorate (verb): to grow worse

  16. Strut (verb): to walk with self-importance

  17. Fallible (adj): able to make a mistake or error

  18. Insatiable (adj): cannot be satisfied; very greedy

  19. Garner (verb): to collect; to gather

  20. Vocabulary #3 • Complete Chart • Create FIVE sentences using Introductory Subordinating (Adverbial) Clauses

  21. Belligerent (adjective): aggressive; eager to fight

  22. Admonish (verb): to gently but firmly warn of a fault or a danger

  23. Brawny (adjective): strong; muscular

  24. Vigorous (adj): strong and healthy in body and mind

  25. Scrupulous (adj): careful attention to doing things correctly and properly

  26. Incoherent (adj): unable to express one’s thoughts clearly

  27. Despondent (adjective): depressed; very sad

  28. Versatile (adj): capable in a number of fields or skills

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