SAT Vocabulary Words – Reilly’s Walk

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. Barrage

A large volume or quantity of something happening all at once. Noun

2. Antediluvian

Made, developed, or evolved a long time ago: Very old. Adjective

3. Enthusiastic

Having or showing great excitement or interest. Adjective

4. Crestfallen

Feeling of shame or humiliation: Dejected. Adjective

5. Warped

1. Having ideas that most people think are strange or unpleasant. Adjective

2. Bent or curved, usually because of damage by heat or water. Adjective

6. Elite

1. Selected as the best. Adjective

2. The upper levels of society. Noun

7. Anthropology

The study of the origins and social relationships of human beings. Noun

8. Affluent

Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value: Wealthy. Adjective

9. Prosperity

The condition of being successful or thriving, especially economic well-being. Noun

10. Irreverence

A mental attitude showing a lack of respect or veneration. Noun

11. Idiosyncratic

Peculiar to the individual. Adjective

12. Vacuous

1. Devoid of thought or intelligence. Adjective

2. Empty of or lacking content. Adjective

13. Embodiment

An individual or thing that serves as a role model. Noun

14. Diffident

Reserved or shy and lacking self-confidence. Adjective

15. Aspire

To seek to obtain or accomplish a particular goal. Verb

16. Miffed

To be irritated and upset. Adjective

17. Concur

To agree or approve of something. Verb

18. Facetious

Joking often inappropriately; not serious. Adjective

19. Procrastinate

Delay or postpone action; put off doing something. Verb

20. Sarcastic

Sarcastically

A mental attitude showing a lack of respect or veneration. Noun

Adverb

21. Negligent

Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern: Careless, Irresponsible. Adjective

22. Cosmopolitan

Reflecting the influence of numerous cultures and countries: Sophisticated, Urbane. Adjective

23. Convivial

Friendly and making you feel welcome. Adjective

24. Brevity

Shortness of duration. Noun

25. Explicit

Explicitly

Specific about rules or what is required. Adjective

In an explicit manner. Adverb

26. Irreproachable

Free of guilt; not subject to blame; without fault: Impeccable. Adjective

27. Inconsequential

Of no significance: Unimportant. Adjective

28. Foster

To encourage or promote something. Verb

29. Subtle

Hard to notice or see. Adjective

30. Acrimonious

Angry and bitter. Adjective

31. Impudent

Very rude: not showing respect for other people. Adjective

32. Spartan

A situation that is plain and not luxurious. Adjective

33. Corroborate

To support with evidence or authority. Verb

34. Presumptive

Having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance: Probable. Adjective

35. Scour

1. To make a thorough search to find what you are looking for. Verb

2. Rub hard or scrub. Verb

36. Preclude

Keep from happening or arising; make impossible. Verb

37. Proximity

The nearness of one thing or person to another: Closeness. Noun

38. Nonchalant

Relaxed and calm in a way that shows you do not care or are not worried about anything. Adjective

39. Impugn

Attach as false, wrong, or questionable. Verb

40. Recalcitrant

Stubbornly resistant to authority or control. Adjective

41. Irascible

Quickly aroused to anger. Adjective

42. Insolence

The trait of being rude and improperly forward or bold: Disrespectful. Noun

43. Exasperation

A strong degree of annoyance or irritation. Noun

44. Equivocate

To use unclear language especially to deceive or mislead someone. Verb

45. Incorrigible

Not reformable, not manageable: Delinquent, Unruly. Adjective

46. Tenuous

Weak and likely to change; having little substance or strength: Flimsy, Weak. Adjective

47. Aroma

A distinctive, typically pleasant smell. Noun

48. Altruism

Unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Noun

49. Empathy

To understand and share the feelings of another. Noun

50. Frugal

Careful in spending money or avoiding waste. Adjective

51. Abdicate

Give up a position. Verb

52. Torrid

1. Extremely hot and dry. Adjective

2. Characterized by intense emotion. Adjective

53. Onerous

Involving great effort and difficulty. Adjective

54. Disaffected

Discontented and resentful especially against authority. Adjective

55. Sustenance

That which gives nourishment or support. Noun

56. Augment

1. Enlarge or increase. 2.Grow or intensify. Verb

57. Pretentious

Acting as though more important, valuable, or special than is warranted. Adjective

58. Condescending

Showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others. Adjective

59. Disdain

Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. Noun

60. Aspersion

A false or misleading charge meant to harm someone’s reputation. Noun

61. Disparaging

Expressive of a negative or low opinion: Belittle. Adjective

62. Tirade

A long and angry speech. Adjective

63. Pejorative

Expressing disapproval; belittling the importance of something. Adjective

64. Mercurial

Subject to sudden or unpredictable change. Adjective

65. Impute

Attribute or credit to. Verb

66. Haughty

Being arrogant, talking down to people. Adjective

67. Substantiate

To prove the truth of something; Verify. Verb

68. Fallacious

1. Intended to deceive. Adjective

2. Based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information. Adjective

69. Zephyr

A gentle breeze. Noun

70. Mellifluous

Pleasing to the ear. Adjective

71. Pert

Highly spirited, lively, or cheerful; attractive or stylish in appearance. Adjective

72. Tremulous

Shaking or quivering from weakness or fear. Adjective

73. Peripheral

1. On or near the edge; constituting the outer boundary. Adjective

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

74. Purportedly

Believed or reputed to be the case: Allegedly. Adverb

75. Solicitous

Full of anxiety and concern. Adjective

76. Indiscernible

Difficult or impossible to see, notice, or hear. Adjective

77. Docile

Easily handled, led, or managed. Adjective

78. Equitable

Dealing fairly and equally with all concerned. Adjective

79. Fatuous

Devoid of intelligence. Adjective

80. Adversity

Hardship, Misfortune. Noun

81. Ameliorate

To make better or more tolerable. Verb

82. Transitory

Lasting only a short time: Temporary. Adjective

83. Complement

Something that fills up, completes, or makes perfect. Noun

84. Raiment

Especially fine or decorative clothing: Clothing, Garments. Noun

85. Compliment

A remark or act expressing praise and admiration. Noun

86. Decorum

Propriety in manners and conduct; proper and polite behavior. Noun

87. Unequivocal

Unquestionably clear. Adjective

88. Torpid

Sluggish in functioning or acting: Lazy. Adjective

89. Apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Noun

90. Diffuse

To spread out over a large area. Verb

91. Noisome

Offensive to the senses, especially the sense of smell. Adjective

92. Grimy

Thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot. Adjective

93. Eclectic

Something that is made up of various sources or styles. Adjective

94. Quell

To calm or reduce. Verb

95. Comely

Very pleasing to the eye. Adjective

96. Congenial

1. Pleasant and enjoyable (suitable to your needs) 2. Sociable. Adjective

97. Irate

Feeling or showing extreme anger. Adjective

98. Discomfit

To make a person feel uncomfortable. Verb

99. Ascendancy

The state that exists when one person or group has power over another: Domination. Noun

100. Erudite

Having or showing profound knowledge. Adjective