SAT Vocabulary List Eleven Words (words first)

Question 1

thrifty

Answer 1

using money carefully and wisely

Question 2

pragmatic

Answer 2

dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way

Question 3

eccentric

Answer 3

someone who behaves in a way that is unusual and different from what us usually or socially accpeted

Question 4

karma

Answer 4

the force that is produced by the things that you do in your life and that will influence you in the future

Question 5

enigma

Answer 5

a person, thing, or event that is strange or mysterious and difficult to understand or explain

Question 6

exemplary

Answer 6

1. excellent and used as an example to follow

2. severe and used as a warning

Question 7

clairvoyant

Answer 7

someone who claims they can see what will happen in the future

Question 8

chimera

Answer 8

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

Question 9

vicarious

Answer 9

experienced by watching, hearing, or reading aboul someone else doing something, rather than doing it by yourself

Question 10

utopia

Answer 10

an imaginary perfect world where everyone is happy

Question 11

discreet

Answer 11

1. careful about what you say or do so that you do not upset or embarrass people, especially by keeping a secret
2. approving, not easily noticed, especially because small in size and showing good judgement about style, politeness, etc.

Question 12

elusive

Answer 12

1. difficult to find or not often seen

2. an idea/result that is difficult to understand/achieve

Question 13

hypothetical

Answer 13

based on a situation that is not real, but that might happen

Question 14

oblivious

Answer 14

not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you

Question 15

solemn

Answer 15

1. very serious in behavior and style

2. a promise that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it

Question 16

steadfast

Answer 16

1. giving strong, loyal support to another person, organization, belief, etc.
2. being certain that you are right and refusing to change

Question 17

parochial

Answer 17

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

Question 18

pious

Answer 18

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

Question 19

cryptic

Answer 19

deliberately mysterious, or having a secret meaning

Question 20

esoteric

Answer 20

known and understood by only a few people who have special knowledge about something

Question 21

frugal

Answer 21

1. careful only to buy what is necessary

2. a small meal with plain food

Question 22

diligent

Answer 22

carefully and thoroughly done

Question 23

prudent

Answer 23

sensible and careful especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks

Question 24

scrupulous

Answer 24

careful to be honest and fair, and making sure that everything is correct