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