2. Vocabulary List #2 SAT Prep words English 11

3. 1. impotent (adjective) powerless; lacking strength Synonyms: ineffective; helpless Prefix: im- not ▫Not strong or powerful Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

4. 2. antithesis (noun) an exact opposite Synonyms: converse Antonym: same Prefix: anti-, opposite the opposite of something Click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

5. 3. maelstrom (noun) a whirlpool; turbulence; agitated state of mind Click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

6. 4. emendation (noun) a correction Synonym: improvement; amendment Click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

7. 5. chagrin (noun) embarrassment; complete loss of courage Click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

8. 6. labyrinth (noun) a complicated network of winding passages; a maze Click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

9. 7. gloat (verb) to look at or think about with much satisfaction Synonym: to revel in Click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

10. 8. impediment (noun) a barrier; obstruction Synonym: obstacle; hindrance Click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

11. 9. bestial (adjective) savage; brutal Synonym: brutish; vile; cruel Click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

12. 10. bland (adjective) mild; tasteless; dull Synonym: smooth; agreeable Click on audio file to hear pronunciation.