Week 8 SAT Words May 10th-14th

substantiate (v): to verify, confirm, provide evidence for John tried to substantiate his claim that his dog had eaten his homework by bringing in this x-ray. It didn’t work.

transient (adj): temporary, short lived Sunsets are transient by nature, which is part of what gives them their special appeal.

vindicate (v): clear from blame or suspicion After a trial that dragged on for two years, Kaleb Noggle was finally vindicated and allowed to go free.

wary (adj): careful, cautious Bambi’s mom was wary of entering the clearing, and sniffed cautiously at the wind before walking out.

reverence (n): worship, profound respect Graveyards often inspire a quiet reverence in people who visit.

prosaic (adj): relating to prose, dull, commonplace Melinda’s plans for this summer are rather prosaic, compared with her African safari of last year.

anecdote (n): short, usually funny account of an event Michael was always a hit at corporate meetings, when he shared hilarious anecdotes of office hijinks.

adulation (n): high praise The adulation which was heaped upon the stars and makers of The Lord of the Ring series was intense.

capitulate (v): surrender

pragmatic (adj): practical The professor’s overly pragmatic approach to teaching had a rather soporific effect on the students.