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.
246. Buttress
To support something or someone by supplying evidence; to support something physically. Adjective
A support usually of brick or stone; a structure that supports the wall of a building. Noun
247. Candor
The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech. Noun
248. Reprieve
A temporary relief from harm or discomfort. Noun
To cancel or postpone a bad situation. Verb
249. Skeptical
Having reservations or doubts about something. Adjective
250. Equivocal
Subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse. Adjective
251. Substantiate
To prove the truth of something. Verb
252. Abate
Make less in amount or intensity; make less active or intense. Verb
253. Commensurate
Corresponding in size, degree, or extent: Proportionate. Adjective
254. Sustain
To keep up or support. Verb
255. Careen
To lean, sway, or move to one side while in motion. Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction. Verb
256. Subside
To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle downward. Verb
257. Consternation
Fear resulting from an awareness of danger. Noun
258. Apathetic
1. Having or showing little or no emotion or feeling. 2. Having little or no interest or concern. Adjective
259. Excruciating
Causing great pain or anguish. Adjective
260. Antiseptic
A substance that destroys disease-causing organisms. Noun
Very clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms. Adjective
261. Belie
To give a false impression of. Verb
262. Alleviate
To make something less painful, severe, or serious. Verb
Alleviation
The act of reducing something unpleasant. Noun
263. Prudent