<p>Whenever I took practice SATs I wrote down the words that I didnt know. This is the full list that I have. Most of these are words not on Direct Hits and other main lists. Some of them are easier words on the SAT that I personally wasn't sure about... Enjoy!</p>
<p>contrived falsely created; feigned.
abstruse obscure, arcane, esoteric, enigmatic
inscrutable enigmatic, inexplicable, unknowable
improvident spendthrift, prodigal, wasteful
sedulous showing dedication and diligence
facetious treating serious matters lightheartedly; flippant
somnolent sleepy, drowsy, enervated, torpid, wan
expedient convenient, advantageous
candid (1) frank, sincere. (2) impromptu, spontaneous
vitriolic acrimonious, rancorous
precarious dangerous, uncertain
nihilistic denial of all religious and moral principles
remonstrate protest; object strongly against, deplore, denounce
tenuous long and thin; flimsy; with little substance
intercede intervene, mediate
rapturous joyful, elated, euphoric, enraptured.
pedantic overscrupulous, picky, punctilious, fastidious.
cathartic causing catharsis or spiritual cleansing
disseminate spread, disperse, promulgate.
profundity deep insight and knowledge
quixotic exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
languor state of tiredness (languid)
petulant peevish, ill-tempered
temporize stall, avoid making decision and commitment.
vindictive vengeful, resentful
treacly very sentimental
bifurcate divide into two branches or forks
reverential - characterized by reverence
funerary relating to a funeral
juxtaposition comparison/contrast of two things side by side
dichotomy division between opposites or different things
equitable far and impartial
retrench reduce (cost and spending)
sanctimonious acting morally superior to others
deferential showing deference; respect.
qualification a statement that makes another statement less absolute
euphemism mild, nice substitution word for something worse.
wistful sad</p>
<p>comport behave or conduct oneself
aggrandize increase the power, status, or wealth of
bromide a trite or unoriginal remark, often indeed to placate.
forbearance restraint; tolerance
imbued instilled; pervaded by; saturated with; full of.
underscore underline; emphasize
avocation hobby or minor occupation.
nepotism unfair practice of giving relatives jobs
bereavement being deprived of a loved one; grief.
vindicate (1) absolve, acquit, exonerate. (2) justify, verify, support
boisterous rambunctious; lively.
rapport affinity; mutual understanding.
pedantry dogmatism; too much attention to minor details.
bravado boldness, machismo, swag.
denude strip away; clear; deprive.
relegate downgrade; put down
conflate combine; integrate.
sedulous punctilious, assiduous, scrupulous
germinate sprout, grow, develop.
purveyors seller, vendor.
salvo (1) a sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts; barrage. (2) large, simultaneous discharge of artillery.
undermine damage; weaken.
skirt to go around, avoid.
encore an additional performance after a concert.
vestige remnant; trace of something which is disappearing or no longer existent.
instigate stir; bring to action.
palliative relieving pain.
regale (1) entertain or amuse. (2) lavishly supply with food. </p>
<p>fetid smelling extremely unpleasant
inured accustomed to
jaded bored; accustomed; occurs after having too much of something
miffed - annoyed
recrimination a counteraccusation
glacial cold; freezing
lithe agile; nimble
drubbed hit or beat repeatedly
supplant supersede and replace
variegated multi-colored; with variety
foolhardy reckless; foolish.
shrouded enveloped; covered
impugn to call into question; to dispute or challenge
contrite remorseful; penitent
ingratiate flatter; make someone like you.
peremptory insisting on immediate obedience; brusque, imperious.
solicitous showing interest or concern; eager
precarious uncertain; not securely held in position.
polemical critical; controversial.
sentient alert; perceptive; having the ability to perceive.
canonized officially declared to be a saint; made above others.
cosmopolitan familiar with many countries and cultures; multicultural; global.
cajole persuade through flattery; wheedle, coax.
mendacious lying.
delude(d) impose a misleading belief upon; decieve. eg a deluded man.
succor aid and support during hard times
humdrum dull; monotonous
beholden under an obligation; having to repay a favor.
forbearance tolerance, restraint.
suppurated festered; forming pus.
pontificate expressing opinions in an annoying dogmatic and pompous manner.
throes intense or violent pain or struggle
cornucopia symbol of abundance
insular provincial; uninterested in other cultures and people.
listless lacking energy and enthusiasm
transpire occur; happen.
ludicrous ridiculous; unreasonable.
sumptuous splendid; luxurious.
spurious false or fake
desultory lacking plan, purpose, or enthusiasm OR occurring randomly.
recondite obscure; arcane.
feckless lacking efficiency and vitality.
sacrosanct sacred; inviolable; inalienable (certain rights are sacrosanct)
verisimilitude appearance of being true or real
delineate describe or portray precisely
construed interpreted in a particular way
pejorative expressing contempt or disapproval
felicity intense happiness OR ability to find appropriate expression for ones thoughts.
bourgeois characteristic of the middle class</p>
<p>encroach intrude, trespass
empathetic the ability to understand feelings of another
penurious extremely poor; poverty-stricken
recrimination counteraccusation; counterattack;
entourage a group of people surrounding something or someone
grating rubbing against or making unpleasant noise
finagle obtain by devious or dishonest means
winnow find or identify; sort out good from bad
tedious dull, boring, monotonous;
disjointed - unconnected
cryptic enigmatic, mysterious, puzzling.
Culpable guilty; accountable.
Felicitous well chosen, suitable, favorable
Evenhanded fair, just, equitable.
Strident harsh, rough (voice)
Unstinting ungrudging, generous, magnanimous, unsparing.
Polemical critical; trenchant; sardonic.
Disaffected dissatisfied, frustrated.
Byzantine complex
Litigious concerned with lawsuits and legislation.</p>