SAT Vocabulary Words – Reilly’s Walk 

  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

 

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

  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. 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. Adjectives

  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. 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. Noun

  87.  Unequivocal

Unquestionably clear. Adjective

  88.  Torpid

Sluggish in functioning or acting: Lazy. Adjective

  89.  Apathy

Lacking interest: Absence of feeling or emotion. 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