SAT Vocabulary week 10
Assent
Part of Speech: verb / noun
Definition: v. – to express agreement ; n. - agreement
Synonyms: v. - agree, acquiesce, concur, consent;
n. agreement, acquiescence, concurrence, nod,
approval, sanction, consent
Chivalrous
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: marked by honor, fairness,
courtesy, and courage (relating to or reflecting the values
of the medieval code of knighthood, esp. courtesy, selfsacrifice, and a sense of fair play)
Synonyms: gallant, courteous, courtly, polite, mannerly,
well-mannered,
good-mannered,
gracious
Dearth
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a scarcity or lack of something;
inadequate supply
Synonyms: lack, scarcity, shortage, drought, famine, want,
deficiency, absence, need
Discrepancy
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: lack of agreement between
related things
Synonyms: difference, inconsistency,
incongruity, divergence, disagreement
Facile
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: easily done; proceeding
skillfully and smoothly (requiring little effort; made or
arrived at without and depth of feeling
Synonyms: superficial, simplistic
Infallible
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: free from error; absolutely dependable;
incapable of making a mistake
Synonyms: . perfect, foolproof, watertight, reliable,
dependable, fail-safe, surefire, flawless
Pungent
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: causing a sharp sensation;
strong-smelling or tasting
Synonyms: stinging, biting, spicy, hot, heady,
overpowering, sharp, bitter
Repose
Part of Speech: verb / noun
Definition: v. to rest n. – a state of rest or
inactivity
Synonyms: SYN. v. - rest, relax , recline, lounge
n.- rest, sleep, relaxation, restfulness, tranquility,
calm, peacefulness
Truculent
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: aggressively or sullenly refusing to accept
something or do what is asked (aggressively defiant)
Synonyms: hostile, bad-tempered, fierce, cruel, harsh,
threatening, defiant, quarrelsome, argumentative, aggressive,
fractious, confrontational, obstreperous, sullen, surly, sulky
Untimely
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: at the wrong time or season; coming to soon
Synonyms: premature, early, unfortunate, ill-timed,
inconvenient, inappropriate, unfortunate, inopportune