SAT Vocab 1 Flashcards
Amok (adj)
In a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon; wildly; without self-control
Blunder (noun)
An embarrassing mistake; (v): utter impulsively; make one’s way clumsily or blind
Cater (verb)
Supply food ready to eat; for parties; provide what is desired/needed
Concoction (n)
The invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose (fabrication); an occurrence of an unusual mixture
Contraption (noun)
A device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Convocation (n)
The act of convoking; a group gathered in response to a summons
Crotchety (n)
Having a difficult and contrary disposition; bad-tempered
Entreaty (n)
earnest or urgent request
Foretaste (n)
An early limited awareness of something yet to occur; a sample that lies ahead
Imprecation (n)
The act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); a slanderous accusation
Innovation (n)
The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; a creation (a new device or process); original
Lyrical (adj)
Suitable for or suggestive of singing; expressing deep personal emotion
Machination (n)
A crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends; scheme
Melodious (adj)
Containing or characterized by pleasing melody; having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
Nub (n)
A small piece; the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Nuclear (adj)
Like a nucleus or center; (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy; of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom;
Oath
A commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); a formal promise;
premonition (n)
An early warning about a future event; a feeling of evil to come
Pry (n)
An heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge; (v) to be nosey; to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open;
Rhythmic (adj)
Recurring with measured regularity
Rural (adj)
Living in or characteristic of farming or country life
Scintillating (adj)
Brilliantly clever; having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; marked by high spirits or excitement
Stationary (adj)
Not capable of moving; standing still
Supplication (n)
A humble request for help from someone in authority; a prayer that asks God’s help as part of a religious service
