SAT/ACT Vocabulary List for 08/23/2010

Here is today's word list:

• accompaniment (n.): A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part.
• aggravate (v.): To make heavier, worse, or more burdensome.
• Anglo-Saxon (n.): The entire English race wherever found, as in Europe, the United States, or India.
• ardent (adj.): Burning with passion.;
• awry (adv./adj.): Out of the proper form, direction, or position.
• bleak (adj.): Desolate.
• Calvary (n.): The place where Christ was crucified.
• clangor (n.): Clanking or a ringing, as of arms, chains, or bells; clamor.
• concussion (n.): A violent shock to some organ by a fall or a sudden blow.
• contravene (v.): To prevent or obstruct the operation of.
• crystallize (v.): To bring together or give fixed shape to.
• delirious (adj.): Raving.
• dictum (n.): A positive utterance.
• disservice (n.): An ill turn.;
• edible (adj.): Suitable to be eaten.;
• enhance (v.): To intensify.
• excitation (n.): Intensified emotion or action.;
• fallow (n.): Land broken up and left to become mellow or to rest.
• foreknowledge (n.): Prescience.
• generic (adj.): Noting a genus or kind; opposed to specific.
• heathenish (adj.): Irreligious.
• illimitable (adj.): Boundless.
• inaudible (adj.): That can not be heard.
• infirmary (n.): A place for the reception or treatment of the sick.
• interminable (adj.): Having no limit or end.
• isle (n.): An island.
• legislate (v.): To make or enact a law or laws.
• luscious (adj.): Rich, sweet, and delicious.
• mellifluous (adj.): Sweetly or smoothly flowing.
• moderator (n.): The presiding officer of a meeting.
• negate (v.): To deny.
• obtrusive (adj.): Tending to be pushed or to push oneself into undue prominence.
• outpost (n.): A detachment of troops stationed at a distance from the main body to guard against surprise.
• patriarch (n.): The chief of a tribe or race who rules by paternal right.
• perspicacious (adj.): Astute.
• pneumatic (adj.): Pertaining to or consisting of air or gas.
• premier (adj.): First in rank or position.;
• propulsion (n.): A driving onward or forward.
• ramify (v.): To divide or subdivide into branches or subdivisions.
• regime (n.): Particular conduct or administration of affairs.
• resuscitate (v.): To restore from apparent death.
• scope (n.): A range of action or view.
• singe (v.): To burn slightly or superficially.
• Stoicism (n.): The principles or the practice of the Stoics-being very even tempered in success and failure.
• swarthy (adj.): Having a dark hue, especially a dark or sunburned complexion.;
• tireless (adj.): Untiring.
• typographical (adj.): Pertaining to typography or printing.
• valorous (adj.): Courageous.
• votive (adj.): Dedicated by a vow.

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.