1. S.A.T. 12 Spelling & Vocabulary

3. heed – v. - To pay attention to: listen to and consider.

5. podium – n., pl. - An elevated platform, as for a public speaker.

7. oblivious – Lacking all memory; forgetful
oblivious – Lacking all memory; forgetful. Lacking conscious awareness; unmindful.

9. curtail – tr. v. – To cut short or reduce.

11. tenuous – adj. Long and thin; slender.

13. bombast – Grandiloquent, pompous speech or writing

15. acquiesce – intr. v.- To consent or comply passively or without protest

17. resonant – adj. - Strong and deep in tone; resounding

19. lampoon – n. - A written attack ridiculing a person, group, or institution. A light, good-humored satire.

21. epicure – n. – A person with refined taste, esp. in food and wine.

22. S.A.T. 12 Time is ticking. Study your words at home!