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SAT List #2 5 on front, 5 on back. apathy apocryphal appease arable ascetic. altruistic ambulatory amiable animate antediluvian. Context Clues:. Guess the: P.O.S. & definition. It was in her altruistic nature to help others in their time of need.
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SAT List #25 on front, 5 on back. • apathy • apocryphal • appease • arable • ascetic altruistic ambulatory amiable animate antediluvian
Context Clues: Guess the: P.O.S. & definition • It was in her altruistic nature to help others in their time of need. (adj) kind; concerned about the general welfare of others • After the surgery, the handicapped woman became ambulatory again. (adj) able to walk; not stationary • His amiable nature helped him make friends easily. (adj) cordial; of pleasant disposition; friendly
Weeeeeeeee! • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was always able to animate the crowd with his speeches. (v) energize; enliven 5. The belief that the world is flat is an antediluvian idea, formed centuries ago. (adj) ancient; antiquated; obsolete 6. His apathy towards school was obvious; he didn’t even bother bringing his backpack or supplies on a regular basis. (n) lack of concern, emotion or interest; different
A-ckkkkkkkk! • The apocryphal painting had fooled everyone, even the museum’s curator. (adj) false; unauthenticated; disputed • It will be difficult for the husband to appease his wife if he committed the aberration. (v) satisfy; make peace; placate • Land in Southern California is known for being arable; we can grow almost anything here. (adj) suitable for cultivation or plowing
Last one! 10. The monk lived an ascetic life and never took part in indulging activities such as parties. (adj) strict; austere