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SAT #1

SAT #1. Vocabulary for SAT #1. Ambiguous ( adj ) vague, unclear. Synonyms: obscure, uncertain, questionable Antonyms: certain, clear, definite, obvious In a sentence: No one knew what to do; the teacher’s directions were ambiguous . Apathy (n) indifference.

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SAT #1

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  1. SAT #1 Vocabulary for SAT #1

  2. Ambiguous (adj) vague, unclear • Synonyms: obscure, uncertain, questionable • Antonyms: certain, clear, definite, obvious • In a sentence: No one knew what to do; the teacher’s directions were ambiguous.

  3. Apathy (n) indifference • Synonyms: insensitivity, lethargy • Antonyms: interest, care, concern • In a sentence: For years, student apathy has been blamed for the low turnout at football games.

  4. Bolster (v) to support • Synonyms: aid, help, maintain, sustain • Antonyms: block, decrease, weaken • In a sentence: During the debate about whether to go to war, each side selectively used various postwar possibilities to bolster its case.

  5. Caricature (n) humorous imitation • Synonyms: cartoon, farce, parody, satire • Antonyms: flattery, praise, seriousness • In a sentence: The caricature of Jay Leno exhibited an exaggerated chin.

  6. Contentious (adj) quarrelsome • Synonyms: combative, testy, argumentative • Antonyms: agreeable • In a sentence: After a contentious debate, members of the committee finally voted to approve the funding.

  7. Corroborate (v) to confirm • Synonyms: justify, validate, verify • Antonyms: disprove, invalidate, veto • In a sentence: The witnesses corroborated the policeman's testimony.

  8. Cursory (adj) hastily done • Synonyms: offhand, random, sketchy, superficial • Antonyms: careful, detailed • In a sentence: The mayor gave a cursory glance at the report.

  9. Daunt (v) to intimidate • Synonyms: discourage, scare, terrify • Antonyms: comfort, encourage, support • In a sentence: The raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment.

  10. Fervent (adj) showing great emotion • Synonyms: ardent, devout, intense, passionate, zealous • Antonyms: apathetic, insincere, unconcerned • In a sentence: The pastor’s fervent sermon moved the congregation.

  11. Fracas (n) brawl • Synonyms: altercation, riot, uproar • Antonyms: agreement, harmony, peace • In a sentence: The police broke up the fracas in the bar and threw both combatants in the lockup.

  12. Jocular (adj) joking, facetious • Synonyms: cheerful, humorous, playful • Antonyms: depressed, gloomy, serious • In a sentence: Thejocular man could make the most serious people smile.

  13. Ostentatious (adj) pretentious, showy • Synonyms: extravagant, gaudy, glittery • Antonyms: moderate, modest, plain • In a sentence: The rich man wears an ostentatious diamond ring on his little finger.

  14. Precarious (adj) dangerous • Synonyms: hazardous, problematic, risky • Antonyms: guarded, protected, secure • In a sentence: He earned a precarious livelihood by gambling.

  15. Profligate (adj) wasteful, wildly extravagant • Synonyms: promiscuous, wild • Antonyms: gentle, moral • In a sentence: She was very profligate in her spending.

  16. Reprove (v) to scold, find fault with • Synonyms: admonish, condemn, reprimand • Antonyms: approve, compliment, praise • In a sentence: The teacher reproved the student for begin late.

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