SAT Vocabulary Set Sixteen

Aberration (n.) A behavior that is different from the normal pattern that is typically unwelcomed The outward violence toward the teacher was an unexpected act of aberration.

Alias (n.) A fake name Katy Hudson became a famous pop star under the alias Katy Perry to avoid getting confused with actress Kate Hudson.

Antithesis (n.) The exact opposite Upon leaving the interview, Jason realized that the job was the antithesis of what he was looking for.

Construe (v.) To interpret or analyze The class tried to construe the teacher’s speech about responsibility, but there was too much sarcasm in the way.

Discomfit (v.) To make someone uncomfortable In an attempt to win, the competing dancers intentionally tried to discomfit each other before performing.

Elicit (v.) To bring forth; to cause Bernie Sanders often talks about “free college,” which seems to elicit a large response from college and high school students.

Fetter (n.) A chain or shackle for the ankles In order to prevent another escape attempt, the guards had to put El Chapo in a fetter while he slept.

Insurgent (adj.) In opposition to authority or government With insurgent confidence, Sydney showed up to school out of dress code every day for the first week.

Maverick (n.) One who displays independence in thought or action The upcoming TV documentary He Named Me Malala, we get an in-depth look into the life of Malala Yousafzai, a fourteen-year-old female maverick who survived getting shot in the head.

Plethora (n.) An excess of Teachers deal with a plethora of excuses on a daily basis!