Vocabulary List #5 SAT Prep English 11 Academic
1. fop (noun) an excessively fashion-conscious man synonym: dandy Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
2. imprecation (noun) a wish of evil or injury onto a person Synonym: a curse Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
3. non sequitur (noun) something that does not follow a logical order synonym: misconception; fallacy Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
4. sanguine (adjective) expecting a favorable outcome Synonym: optimistic; upbeat Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
5. bowdlerize (verb) to remove offensive passages from a piece of writing Synonym: to censor Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
6. impair (verb) to weaken; to cause to become worse Synonym: damage; deteriorate Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
7. panegyric (noun) an expression of praise Synonym: tribute; commendation Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
8. quandary (noun) a puzzling situation Synonym: dilemma; predicament Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
9. ebullient (adjective) excessively enthusiastic Synonym: exuberant; lively Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
10. deference (noun) courteous consideration of another person’s feelings or opinions Synonym: respect Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.