SAT Vocab List 11

Question 1

Using money carefully and wisely. SYN. Cautious, prudent

Answer 1

thrifty, adj.

Question 2

Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way, instead of following a set of ideas, SYN. Practical, sensible

Answer 2

pragmatic, adj.

Question 3

Someone who behaves in a way that is unusual and different from what is usual or socially accepted. SYN. Oddball ANT. conventional

Answer 3

eccentric, n.

Question 4

1. the force that is produced by the things you do in your life and that will influence you in the future, according to the Hindu and Buddhist religions.
2. luck resulting from your actions; FATE 3. the feeling you get from a person, place or action SYN. Chance, fate, destiny

Answer 4

karma, n.

Question 5

A person, thing or event that is strange or mysterious and difficult to understand or explain. SYN. Mystery, riddle, puzzle

Answer 5

enigma, n.

Question 6

1. excellent and used as an example to follow

2. [only before a noun] severe and used as a warning SYN. Commendable, excellent

Answer 6

exemplary, adj.

Question 7

Someone who claims he/she can see what will happen in the future SYN. psychic

Answer 7

clairvoyant, n.

Question 8

1. something, especially an idea or hope, that is not really possible and can never exist
2. an imaginary creature that breathes fire and has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail SYN. Fantasy

Answer 8

chimera, n.

Question 9

Experienced by watching, hearing, or reading about someone else doing something, rather than by doing it yourself.

Answer 9

vicarious, adj.

Question 10

An imaginary perfect world where everyone is happy.

Answer 10

utopia, n.

Question 11

1. careful about what you say or do so that you do not upset or embarrass people, especially by keeping a secret.
2. done, said, or shown in a careful or polite way so that you do not upset or embarrass people.
3. approving, not easily noticed, especially because small in size and showing good judgment about style, politeness, etc. ANT. tactless

Answer 11

discreet, adj.

Question 12

1. difficult to find , or not often seen.
2. an elusive result is difficult to achieve.
3. an elusive idea or quality is difficult to describe or understand, SYN. vague

Answer 12

elusive, adj.

Question 13

Based on a situation that is not real, but that might happen. ANT. Real

Answer 13

hypothetical, adj.

Question 14

Not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you. SYN. Ignorant, unaware

Answer 14

oblivious, adj.

Question 15

1. very serious in behavior and style. 2. a promise that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it. 3. a ceremony that is performed in a serious way. SYN. Somber and serious.

Answer 15

solemn, adj.

Question 16

1. giving strong loyal support to another person, organization, belief, etc. 2. being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your position or opinion in any way. SYN. Unwavering, loyal

Answer 16

steadfast, adj.

Question 17

1. careful only to buy what is necessary.

2. a small meal with plain food.

Answer 17

frugal, adj.

Question 18

1. someone who works hard and carefully

2. carefully and thoroughly done.

Answer 18

diligent, adj.

Question 19

sensible and careful especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks

Answer 19

prudent, adj.

Question 20

1. careful to be honest and fair, and making sure that every detail is correct.

Answer 20

scrupulous, adj.

Question 21

1. only interested in the things that affect you and your local area, and not interested in more important matters.
2. relating to a particular church

Answer 21

parochial, adj.

Question 22

1. having strong religious beliefs, and showing this in the way you behave.
2. disapproving pious words, promises, attitudes are intended to sound good or moral, although they are not.

Answer 22

pious, adj.

Question 23

Deliberately mysterious, or having a secret meaning. SYN. Mysterious, obscure

Answer 23

cryptic, adj.

Question 24

known and understood by only a few people who have special knowledge about something SYN. Cryptic, obscure

Answer 24

esoteric, adj.