Power Practice for use with Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT

1. Power Practice for use with Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One 21 Lessons 275 Words

2. Introduction to Vocabulary WordsBOOK ONE

3. Table of Contents Introduction Lesson 1Lesson 2Lesson 3Lesson 4Lesson 5Lesson 6Lesson 7 Lesson 8Lesson 9Lesson 10Lesson 11Lesson 12Lesson 13Lesson 14 Lesson 15Lesson 16Lesson 17Lesson 18Lesson 19Lesson 20Lesson 21

4. Introduction The first slide provides the vocabulary word. Use this to begin thinking about the definition. Contents

5. Introduction The first click will reveal a context in which the word might be used.Infer the definition of the word by studying its context. Contents

6. Introduction A second click provides the definition of the word. Contents

7. Lesson One Contents

8. Lesson One fatalistic The fatalistic historian claims that we are unable to control the outcomes of future events. adj. believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate Contents

9. Lesson One elated The politicians were elated after learning the positive election results. adj. in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful syn: overjoyed ant: depressed Contents

10. Lesson One pensive Instead of taking immediate action to correct the problem, Mary became pensive and vague. adj. dreamily thoughtful syn: reflective; meditative ant: silly; frivolous Contents

11. Lesson One Licentious Licentious politicians lower a country’s moral reputation in the world. adj. morally unrestrained syn: immoral; lewd ant: chaste; pure Contents

12. Lesson One lackadaisical Do not become lackadaisical when collecting honey from a beehive. adj. uninterested; listless syn: spiritless; apathetic; languid ant: enthusiastic; inspired Contents

13. Lesson One alienate A bad attitude alienates your teachers. v. to turn away feelings or affections syn: estrange; set against ant: endear; unite Contents

14. Lesson One paucity John realized that the paucity of money would prevent him from buying an expensive car. n. a scarcity, lack syn: insufficiency ant: abundance Contents

15. Lesson One obtrude When a matador is fighting a bull, enthusiastic fans must remember not to obtrude themselves into the ring. v. to force oneself into a situation uninvited syn: impose; intrude ant: extricate Contents

16. Lesson One numismatist Every adventurous numismatist loves to discover rare coins. n. a coin collector Contents

17. Lesson One epigram Epigrams yield concise and clever truths. n. a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation syn: aphorism; bon mot; quip Contents

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19. Lesson Two caricature The best caricature captures the essence of a person’s physical and psychological features. n. an exaggerated portrayal of one’s features syn: mockery; cartoon Contents

20. Lesson Two antiquated Leaders sometimes change antiquated rules to reflect the new realities in society. adj. no longer used or useful; very old syn: obsolete; out-of-date; archaic ant: modern Contents

21. Lesson Two opiate Doctors administer opiates carefully to patients so they will not become addicted. n. a narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief from pain ant: stimulant Contents

22. Lesson Two gorge Little Johnny gorged himself on the candy he collected in a giant sack from neighbors last Halloween. v. to eat or swallow greedily Contents

23. Lesson Two demented Aaron welcomed everyone except the severely demented autograph-seekers. adj. mentally ill; insane syn: deranged; insane ant: sane Contents

24. Lesson Two hone The experienced barber knew how to hone an old-fashioned straight razor and give close shaves. v. to sharpen ant: dull Contents

25. Lesson Two dally Do not dally or you’ll miss the bus again. v. to waste time; to dawdle syn: dawdle; loiter ant: hasten; hurry Contents

26. Lesson Two amalgamate The two companies amalgamated and formed an international corporation. v. to combine syn: unite; blend; merge; consolidate ant: splinter; disunite Contents

27. Lesson Two felonious The judge convicted him of felonious assault. adj. pertaining to or constituting a major crime syn: criminal Contents

28. Lesson Two beleaguer The home team beleaguered and then routed the winless visiting squad. v. to besiege by encircling as with an army; to harass syn: surround; annoy ant: evade Contents

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30. Lesson Three egalitarian The egalitarian organization welcomed anyone, regardless of race or income. adj. promoting equal rights for all people ant: elitist Contents

31. Lesson Three animate The promise of a free item will animate almost any shopper. v. to give life or motion to syn: enliven; encourage; excite ant: quell Contents

32. Lesson Three chauvinist The chauvinist felt that men’s salaries were higher simply because men were smarter than women. n. one having a fanatical devotion to a country, gender, or religion, with contempt for other countries, the opposite sex, or other beliefs Contents

33. Lesson Three belated Dan dallied and provided only a belated thank-you to his friend. adj. delayed syn: tardy; late ant: timely Contents

34. Lesson Three ostentatious Wearing a big diamond necklace to a supermarket is usually considered ostentatious. adj. marked by a conspicuous, showy, or pretentious display syn: grandiose ant: unobtrusive; bland Contents

35. Lesson Three edifice Time passes, and even the largest edifice may crumble. n. a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building syn: fortress ant: hovel Contents

36. Lesson Three knead Sally kneaded the clay to achieve a smooth surface on the durable pottery items she was making. v. to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture syn: squeeze; rub; press Contents

37. Lesson Three berserk The berserk dog ran in circles before chasing the cement truck. adj. in a state of violent or destructive rage syn: frenzied ant: placid; complacent Contents

38. Lesson Three ambidextrous Ambidextrous tennis players are rare, and they aim their ground strokes at opponents from weird angles. adj. equally skillful with either hand Contents

39. Lesson Three delude Tom Sawyer deluded his gullible friends into whitewashing a fence for him. v. to mislead; to fool syn: deceive ant: enlighten Contents

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41. Lesson Four denizen Fierce and beautiful, the blue shark reigns as a powerful denizen of the deep. n. an occupant; inhabitant syn: resident ant: emigrant; alien Contents

42. Lesson Four blight Bigoted people are a blight on a civilized society. n. anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation syn: affliction; disease ant: enhancement Contents

43. Lesson Four gratify Evita gratified her gym teacher by climbing the rope up to the ceiling without using her legs. v. to please syn: satisfy; indulge ant: displease; disappoint Contents

44. Lesson Four elude Construction workers posted a warning sign about the fresh cement, but it eluded the clueless pedestrian who stepped right into the new sidewalk and ruined it. v. to escape notice; to get away from syn: avoid; evade; lose ant: attract Contents

45. Lesson Four gambit In chess, a gambit occurs when a player tries to gain a strategic advantage over an opponent by sacrificing a pawn. n. maneuver or action used to gain an advantage syn: strategy; ploy; maneuver ant: blunder Contents

46. Lesson Four obsequy He was the chief mourner at his friend’s obsequy. n. a funeral rite or ceremony Contents

47. Lesson Four entice Big, splashy ads entice gullible readers into making unwise purchases. v. to attract by offering reward or pleasure syn: tempt; lure ant: discourage Contents

48. Lesson Four fallow The farmer plows a fallow field but leaves it unseeded during the growing season. adj. inactive; unproductive syn: idle; barren ant: fertile; productive Contents

49. Lesson Four fealty An uncritical fealty to a dictator has led many citizens into tragic decisions. n. obligated loyalty or faithfulness syn: devotion; fidelity; allegiance ant: disloyalty; treachery Contents

50. Lesson Four laggard Laggards always dally. n. a slow person, especially one who falls behind syn: straggler; dawdler ant: leader Contents