SAT Quack VocabPresentation

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OrnateOrnate Part of speech: adjectivePart of speech: adjective Definition: excessive, elaborateDefinition: excessive, elaborate Synonym: floridSynonym: florid Antonym: plainAntonym: plain Sentence: The ornate building was designed to Sentence: The ornate building was designed to

resemble a church. resemble a church.

AustereAustere Part of speech: AdjectivePart of speech: Adjective Definition: plain, simple; stern in mannerDefinition: plain, simple; stern in manner Synonym: strictSynonym: strict Antonym: tolerantAntonym: tolerant Sentence: The first settlers lived in austere Sentence: The first settlers lived in austere

houses.houses.

Cerebral Part of speech: AdjectivePart of speech: Adjective Definition: Relating to the brainDefinition: Relating to the brain Synonym: intellectualSynonym: intellectual Antonym: dumbAntonym: dumb Sentence: The judge was very cerebral in the Sentence: The judge was very cerebral in the

way he held the court case.way he held the court case.

IncommodiousIncommodious Part of speech: AdjectivePart of speech: Adjective Definition: lacking in space, uncomfortableDefinition: lacking in space, uncomfortable Synonym: crampedSynonym: cramped Antonym: spaciousAntonym: spacious Sentence: The college dorm room was very Sentence: The college dorm room was very

incommodious to the four students. incommodious to the four students.

NoisomeNoisome Part of speech: AdjectivePart of speech: Adjective Definition: offensive, disgustingDefinition: offensive, disgusting Synonym: noxiousSynonym: noxious Antonym: healthfulAntonym: healthful Sentence: The noisome remark by the student Sentence: The noisome remark by the student

offended the teacher.offended the teacher.

CacophonyCacophony Part of speech: nounPart of speech: noun Definition: a loud sound; harsh noiseDefinition: a loud sound; harsh noise Synonym: clamorSynonym: clamor Antonym: silenceAntonym: silence Sentence: The band made such a cacophony in Sentence: The band made such a cacophony in

their garage that the neighbors called the police. their garage that the neighbors called the police.

VeritableVeritable Part of speech: AdjectivePart of speech: Adjective Definition: unquestionable, true, actualDefinition: unquestionable, true, actual Synonym: genuineSynonym: genuine Antonym: fraudAntonym: fraud Sentence: The old silver dollar was not veritable Sentence: The old silver dollar was not veritable

and was proven counterfeit. and was proven counterfeit.

V-e-r-b-a-t-i-mV-e-r-b-a-t-i-m Part of speech: adverbPart of speech: adverb Definition: using word for wordDefinition: using word for word Synonym: directlySynonym: directly Antonym: inexactlyAntonym: inexactly Sentence: You can’t copy a article Sentence: You can’t copy a article

verbatim or you have committed verbatim or you have committed plagiarismplagiarism

ConcurrentConcurrent Part of speech: AdjectivePart of speech: Adjective Definition: at the same timeDefinition: at the same time Synonym: simultaneous Synonym: simultaneous Antonym: nonsynchronous Antonym: nonsynchronous Sentence: It is very difficult to work two Sentence: It is very difficult to work two

concurrent jobs at once.concurrent jobs at once.

EvadeEvade Part of speech: verbPart of speech: verb Definition: to elude or fleeDefinition: to elude or flee Synonym: escapeSynonym: escape Antonym: succumb Antonym: succumb Sentence: The thief managed to evade the Sentence: The thief managed to evade the

police for 3 years.police for 3 years.

ImpedeImpede Part of speech: verbPart of speech: verb Definition: to obstruct or interfere withDefinition: to obstruct or interfere with Synonym: blockSynonym: block Antonym: assistAntonym: assist Sentence: The defender impeded the halfback’s Sentence: The defender impeded the halfback’s

sprint to the end zone.sprint to the end zone.

AskewAskew Part of speech: AdverbPart of speech: Adverb Definition: crooked, out of placeDefinition: crooked, out of place Synonym: strewnSynonym: strewn Antonym: aligned Antonym: aligned Sentence: The child’s toys were askew all over Sentence: The child’s toys were askew all over

the floor.the floor.

QueueQueue Part of speech: nounPart of speech: noun Definition: to wait in lineDefinition: to wait in line Synonym: columnSynonym: column Antonym: misplacedAntonym: misplaced Sentence: The family was waiting to receive a Sentence: The family was waiting to receive a

movie on their Netflix queue. movie on their Netflix queue.

TorridTorrid Part of speech: Adjective Part of speech: Adjective Definition: parched by heat; burningDefinition: parched by heat; burning Synonym: burntSynonym: burnt Antonym: frozenAntonym: frozen Sentence: The torrid grass was burned brown by Sentence: The torrid grass was burned brown by

the sun. the sun.

TrepidationTrepidation Part of speech: nounPart of speech: noun Definition: fear or state of anxietyDefinition: fear or state of anxiety Synonym: terrified Synonym: terrified Antonym: peace Antonym: peace Sentence: The bombing of London left many Sentence: The bombing of London left many

citizens in a state of trepidation. citizens in a state of trepidation.