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SAT List #21 Space out: 5 on front, 5 on back. reconciliation refractory regimen remuneration reprobate. quixotic ramble rarefy raze recalcitrant. Context Clues:. Guess the: P.O.S. & definition.
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SAT List #21Space out: 5 on front, 5 on back. • reconciliation • refractory • regimen • remuneration • reprobate quixotic ramble rarefy raze recalcitrant
Context Clues: Guess the: P.O.S. & definition • Aaron’s quixotic belief that she would fall in love with him after reading his poem made others laugh. (adj) romantic; whimsical; unrealistic • Natalie likes to ramble through the mall, often staying until closing time. (v) meander; roam (You can also ramble on while talking) • Moisture will rarefy when heated. (v) make thin; purify; make less dense
Bye-bye = Raze • To build a new apartment complex, they had to raze down the old elementary school. (v) demolish; level; topple 5. The child’s recalcitrant behavior led his mother to put him in a time out. (adj) headstrong; disobedient; stubborn 6. After their messy divorce, reconciliation seemed impossible. (n) settlement or resolution
SMARTY PANTS! • The cancer had a refractory response to initial treatment so chemotherapy had to be used. (adj) unmanageable (a refractory child); obstinate; not responsive treatment • The workout expert followed a strict regimen for exercise; he did cardio, abs, and then lifting . (n) system; regulated course • Tom was angry when he received no remuneration for cleaning the entire house. (n) compensation; wages; reward
Last one! 10. The boorish reprobate was surely one of the worst sinners anyone had ever met . (n) degenerate; person without morals