2. Vocabulary List #5 SAT Prep English 11 Honors

3. 1. fop (noun) an excessively fashion-conscious man synonym: dandy Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

4. 2. non sequitur (noun) something that does not follow a logical order synonym: misconception; fallacy Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

5. 3. sanguine (adjective) expecting a favorable outcome Synonym: optimistic; upbeat Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

6. 4. impair (verb) to weaken; to cause to become worse Synonym: damage; deteriorate Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

7. 5. quandary (noun) a puzzling situation Synonym: dilemma; predicament Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

8. 6. ebullient (adjective) excessively enthusiastic Synonym: exuberant; lively Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

9. 7. deference (noun) courteous consideration of another person’s feelings or opinions Synonym: respect Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

10. 8. nebulous (adjective) lacking definitive form or limits Synonym: hazy; vague; uncertain Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

11. 9. elegy (noun) a sad or mournful poem Synonym: dirge; lament Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

12. 10. rakish (adjective) dashingly or sportingly stylish Synonym: dapper; debonair; suave Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

13. 11. carnal (adjective) relating to physical or sexual desires Synonym: erotic Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

14. 13. panegyric (noun) an expression of praise Synonym: tribute; commendation Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

15. 12.. pedantic (adjective) tending to show of one’s learning Synonym: scholastic; academic Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

16. 14. bowdlerize (verb) to remove offensive passages from a piece of writing Synonym: to censor Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

17. 15. imprecation (noun) a wish of evil or injury onto a person Synonym: a curse Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.