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SAT Vocabulary

SAT Vocabulary. 7 th Grade Accelerated. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Divulge – v. . Abet – v. . Jim refused to abet the criminal by hiding him in the basement.

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SAT Vocabulary

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  1. SAT Vocabulary 7th Grade Accelerated

  2. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Divulge – v. Abet – v. Jim refused to abet the criminal by hiding him in the basement. The reporter was fired when she divulged information from a classified document.

  3. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Divulge – v. Abet – v. Jim refused to abet the criminal by hiding him in the basement. Def. = to assist or encourage; ESPECIALLY in wrongdoing. Syn. = promote; incite The reporter was fired when she divulged information from a classified document. Def. = to tell; to reveal Syn. = unveil; disclose

  4. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Dogmatic – adj. Insipid – adj. My mom wanted me to be an accountant, but I found the classes boring and insipid. Because of the professor’s dogmatic approach, the students were afraid to ask questions.

  5. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Dogmatic – adj. Insipid – adj. My mom wanted me to be an accountant, but I found the classes boring and insipid. Def. = lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating Syn. = flat; lifeless Because of the professor’s dogmatic approach, the students were afraid to ask questions. Def. = arrogant and stubborn about one’s beliefs Syn. = dictatorial

  6. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Extraneous – adj. Coerce – v. Jerry preferred basketball, but he father coerced him into playing football. The professor felt that the extraneous paragraph in the essay detracted from the more important information.

  7. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Extraneous – adj. Coerce – v. Jerry preferred basketball, but he father coerced him into playing football. Def. = to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats Syn. = compel The professor felt that the extraneous paragraph in the essay detracted from the more important information. Def. = inessential; not constituting a vital part Syn. = irrelevant

  8. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Jaundiced – adj. Meticulous – adj. With meticulous care, he crafted a miniature dollhouse for his daughter. Gabe had a jaundiced view of Iraq after losing his wife in the Gulf War.

  9. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Jaundiced – adj. Meticulous – adj. With meticulous care, he crafted a miniature dollhouse for his daughter. Def. = extremely, sometimes excessively, careful about small details; precise Syn. = fastidious Gabe had a jaundiced view of Iraq after losing his wife in the Gulf War. Def. = prejudiced; hostile Syn. = skeptical; cynical

  10. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Temerity – n. Gregarious – adj. Just before he was diagnosed with clinical depression, Randy went from being gregarious to being antisocial. I couldn’t believe that Bret had the temerity to bungee jump over a lake full of alligators.

  11. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Temerity – n. Gregarious – adj. Just before he was diagnosed with clinical depression, Randy went from being gregarious to being antisocial. Def. = sociable; fond of the company of others Syn. = genial; friendly I couldn’t believe that Bret had the temerity to bungee jump over a lake full of alligators. Def. = recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger Syn. = audacity

  12. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Heresy – n. Docile – adj. The poodle, usually docile, went mad and attacked its owner. During the Inquisition, those found guilty of heresy were sometimes burned at the stake.

  13. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Heresy – n. Docile – adj. The poodle, usually docile, went mad and attacked its owner. Def. = easy to teach or manage Syn. = submissive, compliant During the Inquisition, those found guilty of heresy were sometimes burned at the stake. Def. = the crime of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine Syn. = blasphemy

  14. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Libation – n. Anathema – n. Cannibalism is anathema to almost every society on the planet. When we visited the vineyard, we were offered a small libation at the end of our tour.

  15. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Libation – n. Anathema - n. Cannibalism is anathema to almost every society on the planet. Def. = a hated, repellant person or thing Syn. = detestation; abhorration When we visited the vineyard, we were offered a small libation at the end of our tour. Def. = a drink, especially an alcoholic one Syn. = intoxicant

  16. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Banter – n. Castigate – v. The parson castigated the boy for noisily chewing gum in church. At the reunion, Ruth enjoyed listening to the banter of her husband and his old college roommate.

  17. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Banter – n. Castigate - v. The parson castigated the boy for noisily chewing gum in church. Def. = to criticize or punish severely Syn. = reprimand; chastise At the reunion, Ruth enjoyed listening to the banter of her husband and his old college roommate. Def. = teasing; playful conversation Syn. = joshing

  18. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Gauche – adj. (goshe) Ignominy – n. (ig ne min ee) The mayor fell from acclaim to ignominy in a week when her drug habit was discovered. Some people use a fork to eat pizza because they think it is gauche to use their fingers.

  19. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Gauche – adj. (goshe) Ignominy – n. (ig ne min ee) The mayor fell from acclaim to ignominy in a week when her drug habit was discovered. Def. = public shame, disgrace, or dishonor Syn. = disgrace; infamy Some people use a fork to eat pizza because they think it is gauche to use their fingers. Def. = lacking social graces; tactless Syn. = awkward

  20. Read the context clue sentences and write down what you believe each word means. Motley – adj. Emaciated – adj. Dead from starvation, the emaciated prisoner was buried in the camp cemetery. The international clown convention was a motley sight in the otherwise dull exhibition center.

  21. Here are the definitions and synonyms.Now write your own context clue sentences. Motley – adj. Emaciated – adj. Dead from starvation, the emaciated prisoner was buried in the camp cemetery. Def. = extremely thin; wasted away Syn. = withered The international clown convention was a motley sight in the otherwise dull exhibition center. Def. = made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors Syn. = varied

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