SAT Vocabulary Words – A Noble Lie

Each Jack Graystone Mystery, SAT Vocabulary Edition, will contain approximately 300 vocabulary words, which are potentially found on the current SAT’s. These words come from several sources including Vocabulary.com, Majortests.com, and Quizlet.com. Since many words have multiple meanings, some words may contain two or more definitions. In most cases, the first definition listed is the definition utilized within the story. Merriam-Webster.com, Vocabulary.com, and Wordsinasentence.com were the primary sources used for the definitions provided.

1. Advent

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Noun

2. Intellect

The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, etc. Noun

3. Exude

1. To make apparent by one’s mode or behavior.

2. To discharge through pores, to emit, to give out; ooze out. Verb

4. Disheveled

Untidy, disordered (of clothes, appearance). Adjective

5. Apparition

A ghostly appearing figure. Noun

6. Rotund

Round in shape, excessively fat. Adjective

7. Demolish

To destroy completely. Verb

8. Decelerate

Deceleration

To reduce speed, slow down. Verb

Noun

9. Exhilarating

Producing intense feelings or joy or excitement. Adjective

10. Grimace

1. To distort one’s face in an expression usually of pain, disgust, or disapproval. Verb

2. A facial expression usually of pain, disgust, or disapproval. Noun

11. Avuncular

Kind or friendly, like an uncle. Adjective

12. Requisition

A formal request for items needed to complete a task. Noun

13. Proclivity

A natural inclination or tendency to act a certain way. Noun

14. Despair

Utter loss of hope, a cause of hopelessness. Noun

15. Contemplate

Consider all possibilities, reflect deeply on a subject. Verb

16. Candid

Truthful and straightforward. Adjective

17. Profligate

1. Wildly extravagant or wasteful. 2. Shamelessly immoral. Adjective

18. Implacable

Not capable of being appeased. Adjective

19. Truculent

Quick to fight or argue. Adjective

20. Drastic

Extreme or severe. Adjective

21. Dictum

A statement or remark that expresses an important idea or rule. Noun

22. Consummate

Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill. Adjective

23. Licentious

Lacking moral discipline or legal restraint, especially in sexual conduct. Adjective

24. Perquisite

A privilege, gain or a special benefit: Perk. Noun

25. Inconspicuous

Not prominent or readily noticeable. Adjective

Inconspicuously

In a manner intended to avoid attracting attention. Adverb

26. Abstruse

Difficult to comprehend. Adjective

27. Ramification

A development that complicates a situation. Noun

28. Interlocutor

A person who takes part in a conversation. Noun

29. Hyperbole

Extravagant exaggeration. Noun

30. Hypothetically

Making an assumption for sake of discussion or argument. Adverb

31. Didactic

Designed or intended to teach. Adjective

32. Largesse

Generous acts of giving gifts or money to a large number of people: Generosity. Noun

33. Engrossed

Given or marked by complete attention to. Adjective

34. Horrendous

Extremely bad or unpleasant: Horrible. Adjective

35. Ubiquitous

Existing or being everywhere at the same time. Adjective

36. Indigenous

Produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment. Adjective

37. Devoid

Entirely lacking; empty. Adjective

38. Gesture

1. Show, express, or direct through movement. Noun or Verb

2. Something done as an indication of intention. Noun

39. Don, Donned

To put on, as in clothing or hats. Verb

40. Succession

The coming of one person or thing after the other in order, sequence, or in the course of events. Noun

41. Dauntless

Invulnerable to fear or intimidation: Fearless, Bold, Courageous. Adjective

42. Hectic

Marked by intense agitation, emotion, or confusion. Adjective

43. Muster

To gather or bring together. Verb

A gathering of military personnel for duty. Noun

44. Ponder

Reflect deeply on a subject. Verb

45. Presumption

An attitude or belief dictated by probability. Noun

46. Punctilious

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior. Adjective

47. Bizarre

Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. Adjective

48. Expedient

Suitable to the circumstances; appropriate. Adjective

49. Peripheral

1. On or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary. Adjective

2. Related to the key issue but not of central importance. Adjective

50. Expeditious

Marked by speed and efficiency. Adjective

Expeditiously

Adverb

51. August

Marked by majestic dignity or grandeur, OR much-admired and respected. Adjective

52. Esteem

Having an illustrious reputation: Respected. Adjective

53. Bypass

Avoid something unpleasant or laborious. Verb

54. Secluded

Screened or hidden from view. Adjective

55. Aura

A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person, place or thing. Noun

56. Concierge

A person employed by a business to make arrangements or run errands. Noun

57. Ornate

Extravagantly adorned or worded. Adjective

58. Natatorium

An indoor swimming pool. Noun

59. Stolid

Having or showing little or no emotion or sensibility: Unemotional. Adjective

60. Tirade

A speech of violent denunciation; an angry speech. Noun

61. Penchant

A Strong liking. Noun

62. Multifarious

Having great variety; numerous. Adjective

63. Urbane

Notably polite or polished in manner; marked by sophistication. Adjective

64. Illicit

Not permitted: Unlawful. Adjective

65. Anonymous

Not reformable, not manageable: Delinquent, Unruly. Adjective

Anonymously

Without giving a name. Adjective

66. Divulge

To make something known. Verb

67. Coincidence

Something not planned or arranged but seems like it is. Noun

68. Counterfeit

A fake version of an original item. Noun

To make a copy with the intent to deceive. Verb

69. Covert/

Covertly

Not openly acknowledged or displayed: Secretly. Adjective

70. Cherish

To treasure or deeply care for something. Verb

Cherished

Adjective

71. Spurious

Plausible but false; intended to deceive. Adjective

72. Coincidental

Occurring, existing, or operating at the same time. Resulting from a

coincidence; done or happening by chance. Adjective

73. Reciprocate

Act, feel, or give mutually or in return. Verb

74. Adversary

Someone who offers opposition, like an opponent or enemy. Noun

75. Plentitude

A full supply; abundance, plenty. Noun

Plenitude

76. Divisive

Creating disunity or dissension. Adjective

77. Concordance

Agreement of opinions. Noun

78. Tribulation

A challenging situation or experience. Noun

79. Levity

A manner lacking seriousness. Noun

80. Sundry

Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds: Miscellaneous. Adjective

81. Embellish

Make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc.: Add details to. Verb

82. Inquisitive

Curious or inquiring; prying. Adjective

Inquisitively

Adjective

83. Ineffable

Incapable of being described in words: Indescribable. Adjective

84. Camaraderie

Good friendship and trust among members of a group. Noun

85. Encroach

To advance beyond the usual limit. Verb

Encroaching

Adjective

86. Vindicate

To clear from an accusation, suspicion, or criticism. Verb

87. Extraneous

Not essential or coming from outside. Adjective

88. Deterrent

A thing that discourages someone from doing something. Noun

89. Anxious

Characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some contingency: Worried. Adjective

90. Jeopardize

To put at risk. Verb

91. Incriminate

To suggest that someone has done something inappropriate or illegal. Verb

Incriminating

Adjective

92. Wry

Describes something sarcastic or a bit humorous. Adjective

93. Concoct

1. Devise, Fabricate. 2. Prepare by combining raw materials. Verb

94. Staid

Serious, boring, or old-fashioned. Adjective

95. Panacea

A remedy for all ills or difficulties: Cure-all. Noun

96. Mendacious

Given to lying; intentionally untrue. Adjective

97. Ostentatious

Intended to attract notice and impress others in an extreme and unnecessary way. Adjective

98. Bombastic

One who is full of oneself; giving oneself high self-esteem or exaggerated dignity. Adjective

99. Reprehensible

Highly unacceptable action; deserving severe disapproval or criticism. Adjective

100. Shrewd

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment: Sharp-witted. Adjective

101. Pertinacious

Stubbornly unyielding. Adjective

102. Tenable

Based on sound reasoning or evidence. Adverb

103. Ambivalence

Mixed feelings or emotions. Noun

104. Cogent

Very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe. Adjective

105. Abrogate

Revoke formally or to abolish by authoritative action. Verb

106. Alias

An alternate name used by a person who wished to keep his or her identity secret. Noun

107. Equanimity

To stay calm, especially under stress; to maintain composure. Noun

108. Amicable

Characterized by friendship and goodwill. Adjective

109. Compromise

An agreement reached when two parties agree to make concessions. Noun

110. Lassitude

Tiredness and a lack of energy: Fatigue. Noun

111. Demonstrative

Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion. Adjective

112. Languid

Lacking spirit or liveliness; very slow and relaxed. Adjective

113. Vigilant

Alertly watchful to avoid danger. Adjective

114. Prominent

Important, famous. Adjective

Prominently

Adverb

115. Obtrusive

1. Sticking out; protruding. 2. Undesirably noticeable. Adjective

116. Corpulence

The property of excess fatness. Noun

Corpulent

Adjective

117. Mediocre

Of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance. Adjective

118. Arboreal

Of or relating to or formed by trees. Adjective

119. Capacious

Large in capacity. Adjective

120. Archetype

An ideal example that people often attempt to duplicate. Noun

Archetypal

Adjective

121. Cantankerous

Easily angered, always complaining or arguing and difficult to get along with. Adjective

122. Expurgate

Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate. Verb

123. Inveterate

Having a particular interest or habit that is unlikely to change: Habitual. Adjective

124. Opulent

Rich and superior in quality. Adjective

125. Congruity

The quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate: Harmony, Agreement. Noun