SAT/ACT Vocabulary List for 08/07/2010

Here is today's word list:

• abundant (adj.): Plentiful.
• aerostatics (n.): The branch of pneumatics that treats of the equilibrium, pressure, and mechanical properties.
• analogous (adj.): Corresponding (to some other) in certain respects, as in form, proportion, relations.
• arbitrary (adj.): Fixed or done capriciously.
• autonomous (adj.): Self-governing.
• bigamist (n.): One who has two spouses at the same time.
• cabal (n.): A number of persons secretly united for effecting by intrigue some private purpose.
• chronology (n.): The science that treats of computation of time or of investigation and arrangement of events.
• compulsory (adj.): Forced.
• contemptuous (adj.): Disdainful.
• creamy (adj.): Resembling or containing cream.
• degenerate (v.): To become worse or inferior.
• devilry (n.): Malicious mischief.
• disquiet (v.): To deprive of peace or tranquility.
• duration (n.): The period of time during which anything lasts.
• encumber (v.): To impede with obstacles.
• evince (v.): To make manifest or evident.
• exuberance (n.): Rich supply.
• forby (adv.): Besides.
• gamut (n.): The whole range or sequence.
• hale (adj.): Of sound and vigorous health.
• icily (adv.): Frigidly.
• impulsive (adj.): Unpremeditated.
• inexpensive (adj.): Low-priced.
• intelligence (n.): Capacity to know or understand.
• irreligious (adj.): Indifferent or opposed to religion.;
• laureate (adj.): Crowned with laurel, as a mark of distinction.;
• lovable (adj.): Amiable.
• maze (n.): A labyrinth.
• missal (n.): The book containing the service for the celebration of mass.
• navel (n.): The depression on the abdomen where the umbilical cord of the fetus was attached.
• obnoxious (adj.): Detestable.
• ostentation (n.): A display dictated by vanity and intended to invite applause or flattery.
• paronymous (adj.): Derived from the same root or primitive word.
• pernicious (adj.): Tending to kill or hurt.
• plea (n.): An argument to obtain some desired action.;
• preface (n.): A brief explanation or address to the reader, at the beginning of a book.
• prominent (adj.): Conspicuous in position, character, or importance.
• quibble (n.): An utterly trivial distinction or objection.;
• reflexible (adj.): Capable of being reflected.
• resilient (adj.): Having the quality of springing back to a former position.;
• sarcasm (n.): Cutting and reproachful language.
• sibilance (n.): A hissing sound.
• statuesque (adj.): Having the grace, pose, or quietude of a statue.
• supramundane (adj.): Supernatural.
• thereabout (adv.): Near that number, quantity, degree, place, or time, approximately.
• trite (adj.): Made commonplace by frequent repetition.;
• utilitarianism (n.): The ethical doctrine that actions are right because they are useful or of beneficial tendency.
• vivisection (n.): The dissection of a living animal.

How To Master These Words

1. Create or buy a notebook. It can be named SAT/ACT Vocabulary Notebook or you can create your own name. You will be keeping your weekly words, definitions and assignments in this notebook.
2. Write the words and definitions in your vocabulary notebook.
3. Create your own sentence using each word and write this in your vocabulary notebook.
4. Make Flashcards - Write the word on one side of an index card and put the definition and a sentence on the opposite side. You can find ideas for making flashcards on the Internet by clicking on the link: Resources showing how to create your own flashcards.
5. Online Flashcard Game: Go to this site. lingro.com. Click on "wordlist" at the top of the page. Then click on "create new wordlist." Enter your word list for the week. When finished, click on "games" at the top of the page. Then click on "flashcards" and select your list. See if you can name the definition on each word before clicking on it to see the answer.
6. Use this dictionary link to check the pronounciation of each word. Type each word in the box on the left, then click the sound icon to listen.
7. Use TokBox to practice saying the words aloud. Register to get a free account. Click on "Send a Video Message." A box will open to set up your computer microphone and camera. Click "allow". Press the red "Record" button to begin. Press the "Stop" button when you are finished. Once you have practiced saying the words and recording it, send the video you created to your email account and listen to your video message. Send it to your parents' email account also to show them what you are learning.
8. Create your own crossword puzzle. Click on this link. Enter your words and your clues (definition), then click "Create Crossword Now." A new web page will appear. You can put a title on your puzzle if you wish, then click "Create Crossword." Print this out and complete the puzzle. Insert the completed work in your vocabulary notebook.