1. SAT List #22 Space out: 5 on front, 5 on back.
rescind
resonant
restive
reverent
rudiment
ruminate
savant
scoff
soporific
spurn

2. Guess: P.O.S. & definition
Context Clues:
Guess: P.O.S. & definition
The company rescinded Melanie’s job offer when they found out she lied on her resume.
(v) cancel, veto, repeal
The resonant thundering of drums could be heard for miles.
(adj) reverberant, echoing, ringing
The restive horse stepped from side to side, ready for the race to begin.
(adj) nervous, restless, uneasy, impatient

3. Always ruminate with care.
William gave a deep, reverent bow when meeting the Pope.
(adj) devout, solemn, worshipful, showing deep respect
5. The rudiment of good writing is having strong grammar and spelling skills.
(n) beginning, foundation or source
6. Don had to carefully ruminate his answer to avoid getting in trouble with the teacher.
(v) contemplate, think about

4. Are you a savant?
A respected savant usually has years of education and learned wisdom.
(n) intellectual, scholar, philosopher
The rich lady scoff (ed) at the other lady’s fake designer Coach bag.
(v) mock, ridicule
Eating a huge meal at lunch usually has a soporific effect, making me want to get a pillow.
(adj) hypnotic, lethargic, causing sleep

5. Last one!
10. After he spurned my love for him, I decided not to date until I was 40 years old.
(v) defy, reject, to turn a cold shoulder, decline