week 10 sat words. servile (adj): overly submissive, cringing dr. frankenstein’s servant igor is a...
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Week 10 SAT Words
servile (adj):overly submissive, cringing
Dr. Frankenstein’s servant Igor is a pathetic creature, always muttering “Yes master, yes master,” in a servile manner.
extol (v): to praise
As an English teacher, I will always extol the virtues of and benefits to be gained from reading.
disparity (n): inequalityThe disparity in test
scores between black and white students suggests that racial inequality is a problem still present in the United States.
flagrant (adj): glaringly wrong
Marvin Williams was ejected from the game after this flagrant foul against Rajon Rondo.
.Police
brutality is an example of a flagrant abuse of power.
indolence (n): lazinessCats are legendary for
their indolence, much preferring laying around and spreading their hair on furniture than doing anything that might require effort.
Variations: indolent (adj) The teacher tried to encourage the indolent students to study their vocab by promising a treat to the entire class if they all scored 80% or above.
acquiesce (v): to give in; agree
Politically active citizens are those who do not want to acquiesce to the status quo, but believe that things can and should be done better.
prodigal (adj): extravagant, wasteful
• The $400,000 diamond encrusted plate for this custom made Bentley demonstrates the height of a prodigal lifestyle.
capricious (adj): whimsical, unpredictable The capricious
behavior of women is the frequent cause of extreme aggravation in the American male.
austere (adj): severe, strict
Mrs. Snodgrass was known as being the most austere teacher in the school.
depravity (n): corruption, wickedness
Hannibal Lecter, a cannibalistic serial killer featured in three books, is a prime example of absolute depravity.
Variations: depraved (adj) Hannibal Lecter is an utterly depraved character.