Name______________________________ Per: _____
KINTZ
Vocabulary SAT Words III
Directions Part I: As your teacher pronounces each word, rate your understanding:
1= new to me 2= heard it before, can’t define it 3=I know this word & use it
____Affluent
____Notorious
____Adverse
____Novice
____Induce
____Ornate
____Integral
____Appease
____Negligent
____Reconcile
____Refute
Directions Part II: Use the CONTEXT clues to GUESS the meaning of each word.
1. Everyone says that the new kid’s parents are affluent, since he gets dropped off at school by a chauffeur and wears
a different pair of Jordan’s every day!
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
2. My neighbor had an adverse reaction to his new medication, and had to spend the night in the hospital.
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
3. Who knew that our decision to protest against school lunch would induce a huge riot?
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
4. Having time to play and laugh with friends is an integral part of being a child.
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
5. My brother said I was negligent after I left my cell phone on the bleachers and it got stolen.
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
6. Jay was notorious for making kids cry on the playground, and was the biggest bully the school had ever seen.
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
7. Since we were all novices at playing rugby, Ms. Adamski decided to just begin with the basics.
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
8. The decorations for her party were so ornate, that even the forks had tiny crystals all over them, and everything
was glowing as though the whole room was on fire!
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
10. My little brother threw a huge fit when were in Target, so my Mom tried to appease him by giving him chocolate,
but he only screamed louder!
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
11. Emma and Hayden finally reconciled their differences, after the counselor brought them into her office to talk
things out.
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
12. Mayley refuted her little sister’s argument that all boys are mean, by pointing out how nice their cousin Josh is.
My guess, using context clues: __________________________________________________________________ (POS) ________
Directions Part III
1. Were your guesses correct? Read the definitions below. In the  put a  next to each one you guessed correctly &
an X next to each one you guessed INcorrectly.
2. Write in a synonym for each of the words requiring one.
1. affluent (adj.) rich, wealthy
ANTONYM: poor, deprived
1.
SYNONYM ________________________________
2. adverse (adj.) unfavorable, dangerous, unpleasant
ANTONYM: good, safe, positive
2.
SYNONYM ________________________________
3. induce (verb) bring about, encourage, inspire
ANTONYM: discourage, prevent
3.
SYNONYM ________________________________
4. integral (adj.) necessary, important, central
ANTONYM: minor, insignificant
4.
SYNONYM ________________________________
5. negligent (adj.) careless, thoughtless
ANTONYM: careful, attentive, thoughtful
5.
SYNONYM ________________________________
6. notorious (adj.) unfavorably known, negatively famous 6.
ANTONYM: celebrated, admirable
SYNONYM ________________________________
7. novice (noun) beginner, inexperienced, rookie
ANTONYM: expert, practiced, master
7.
SYNONYM ________________________________
8. ornate (adj.) elaborate, very detailed
ANTONYM: plain, bare, simple
8.
SYNONYM ________________________________
9. appease (v.) calm, satisfy
ANTONYM: worsen, intensify
9.
SYNONYM ________________________________
10. reconcile (verb) settle, resolve, make-up
ANTONYM: hold a grudge, stay mad
10.
SYNONYM ________________________________
11. refute (verb) prove wrong, contradict, challenge
ANTONYM: accept, agree, consent
SYNONYM ________________________________
11.