1. SAT WORDS
Part I

2. 1. Enigma (noun)
a mystery; something that is hard to understand or explain
Ex: Dean found Sam’s new behavior enigmatic. (adj)

3. 2. Apathy (noun) lack of emotion or interest
Ex: Because she had no destination in mind, Alice was apathetic about which route to take.

4. 3. Candor (noun) frankness; honesty
Ex: You are expected to exhibit candor in a court of law.

5. 4. Reticent (adjective) restrained; uncommunicative
Ex: Because she is usually quite reticent, everyone was surprised when Padme spoke up during the debate.

6. 5. Aesthetic
Adjective: Of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
Ex: The aesthetic appeal of the exhibit impressed the professor.
Noun: A guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; artistic sensibility
Ex: As an interior designer, she was known for her unusual aesthetic.

7. 6. Ascetic (adjective) without indulgence or luxuries
Ex: The girl’s ascetic lifestyle enabled her to appreciate the more important things in life.

8. 7. Autonomy (noun) self-rule; independence
Human babies have zero ability for autonomy; they need their parents to survive.

9. 8. Disdain (noun) contempt; scorn
The Dallas Cowboys fan felt disdain toward poor Tony Romo after he botched the pass.

10. 9. Innocuous (adjective)
harmless; insignificant
Though it may seem innocuous, the platypus is actually a poisonous animal.

11. 10. Banal (adjective) commonplace; dull; ordinary
Alice dreamed of escape from her very banal daily routine.