Vocabulary List #1 SAT Prep words English 11
1. factious (adjective) causing disagreement synonyms: belligerent; contentious Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
2. ignoble (adjective) dishonorable, shameful Synonym: despicable; Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
3. fervent (adjective) eager, earnest Synonyms: burning; passionate Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
4. rectify (verb) to correct; to make right Synonyms: remedy; resolve Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
5. besiege (verb) to overwhelm; to surround and attack Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
6. altruism (noun) a concern for others; generosity Synonym: unselfishness Suffix: -ism: belief in A belief in being kind to others Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
7. amorphous (adjective) shapeless Prefix: a-: without Without a shape Root: morph: shape Having no shape Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
8. opulent (adjective) rich, luxurious, wealthy Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
9. enervate (verb) to weaken Synonyms: exhaust, Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
10. ephemeral (adjective) lasting only a brief time; short-lived Synonyms: fleeting; temporary Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
11. boor (noun) a rude or impolite person Synonyms: buffoon, clown Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
12. aegis (noun) a shield; protection Synonym: backing Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
13. perspicacity (noun) keenness of judgment Synonym: perceptiveness Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
14. erotic ( adjective) pertaining to sexual love Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
15. carrion (noun) decaying flesh Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.