Word SAT Vocabulary Essentials

Contrite

-BONUS- 100 WORD -BONUS- Showing sincere remorse Lily was _______ after shoving her sister into the swimming pool.

Eracdicate

-BONUS- 200 WORD -BONUS- To remove or destroy completely Chris bought a bomb bug to _______ the bugs from his basement.

Mediocrity

-BONUS- 300 WORD -BONUS- The state of being average or unremarkable Impatient with _______, the coach pushed his team to be champions.

Relevant

-BONUS- 400 WORD -BONUS- Relating to the matter at hand Ken's constant sports references were ______ to the class discussion of ethics and the law, for once.

Wistful

-BONUS- 500 WORD -BONUS- Characterized by melancholy, longing Katrina gets a ______ feeling ever time she hears songs from her childhood.

Diatribe

A bitter attack or criticism After reading our essays, our teacher went on a _______ about verb tense.

Genre

A category of art Science fiction is my least favorite literary _______.

Mandate

A command or authorization to act in a certain way The cell phone company issued a _______ that any minutes not used will be lost.

Fallacy

A deceptive or false notion It's a _______ that butter heals a burn.

Respite

A delay or temporary rest The movie provided a ______ from our long day of studying.

Dilemma

A difficult situation or problem Figuring out how to tell Andy he wasn't invited to the party proved to be a bit of a _______.

Metaphor

A direct comparison between two dissimilar When Ms. Hanson tells me i'm a star, she's using a _______.

Disdain

A feeling of contempt or scorn Four-year-old Drew show his _______ for vegetables by throwing them.

Elation

A feeling of great joy or pride Brad felt a surge of _______ when he realized he was the first to cross the finish line.

Animosity

A feeling of strong dislike Jamie has lots of _______ to her roommate who always steals her money.

Subsidy

A grant or contribution of money Thanks to a government ______, the family was able to afford a home.

Myraid

A great number of people or things I don't need to explain the ______ reasons not to jump out of a moving car.

Parody

A humorous imitation of something serious The comedian's parody of the president was so realistic, it was eerie.

Paragon

A model or pattern of excellence Though Selden is a nice guy ,Lily doesn't see him as a ______ of virtue.

Reciprocity

A mutual exchange In an act of ______, Jean gave me a book after i gave her a CD.

Aspect

A part or feature Voice is one _______ of a very well-written expository essay.

Precursor

A person or thing the precedes Previews are a ______ to the feature movie.

Proponent

A person who argues in favor something A conservationist at heart, I'm a ______ of recycling and composting.

Conformist

A person who follows a group without questioning Bart is such a _______ that he only shops at the stores his friends shop at.

Benefactor

A person who gives benefit; a kind helper I had always hoped for a rich _______ to pay my tuition.

Potentate

A person who possesses great power, a ruler The queen was a gentle ______, and called for an end to the be-headings.

Connoisseur

A person with expert knowledge or taste Debra is a _______ of French wines.

Tenet

A principle held as true by a group or movement The most important ______ of hunting etiquette is to avoid shooting at orange vests.

Chronicle

A record or history Oona likes to _______ her life through scrap booking.

Recriminataion

A retaliatory accusation Accusations and ______ passed back and forth between the divorcing couple.

Anecdote

A short amusing story We always loved when uncle visited because always had a ton of _______ to tell.

Vignette

A small, pleasing sketch or view Laura took a few minutes to write a ______ about Paris in the spring.

Gaffe

A social blunder Anita made the embarrassing _______ of publicly mispronouncing the director's name.

Camaraderie

A spirit of friendliness or good-fellowship The group developed a strong sense of _______ after working so long and hard on the final project for history class.

Rationale

A statement of reasons If there's a ______ for teaching bowling, i don't know what it is.

Paradox

A statement that seems self-contradictory, but expresses truth The idea of a well-known secret agent is a ______.

Assertion

A statement without support Sarah, always jumping to conclusion will always make _______ of who committed the crime.

Regiman

A strict pattern of living Brett's strict diet and exercise ______ helped him get in shape for the race.

Penchant

A strong inclination or liking Nora has a ______ for eating all the cookie dough before it is baked.

Perusal

A survey or reading After a quick ______ of the magazine, Dane decided to buy a subscription.

Retention

Ability to recall or recognize things learned or experienced Billy has trouble with ______; no matter how much he studies, he never remembers the periodic table.

Terse

Abruptly concise Dad's ______ response make it clear he wasn't going to listen to my excuses.

Indispensable

Absolutely necessary A bat is _______ when you're playing baseball.

Legitamate

According to law, lawful A driver's license is a _______ form of identification.

Inured

Accustomed to hardship or difficulty Lauren was _______ to the freezing weather and just bundled up before going for a run.

Arrogant

Acting superior The defeated team was tired of listening to the _______ boasting of the winners.

Obstinate

Adhering to one's opinion or course Kendra can be ______, refusing to follow rules she doesn't like.

Innovative

Ahead of the times, like nothing ever seen I wish there were a way to make washing machines more _______; they should do the folding too!

Colleague

An associate I carpool to work with one of my friendly _______.

Allegation

An claim with no proof The _______ made by the kid was way off the mark.

Hypothesis

An explanation for the occurrence of a process or event The chem final required us to prove or disprove a give _______.

Enterprise

An important or difficult project Competing in a triathlon is an ambitious _______.

Dearth

An inadequate supply There's a _______ of water in the desert.

Restraint

An influence that controls or checks It takes a lot of ______ for Ed to avoid watching reality TV.

Initiative

An introductory act or step Evan took the _______ and introduced himself to the chairman.

Patronizing

An offensively condescending manner The way my grandmother still pinches my cheek is so ______.

Conjecture

An opinion or theory that is unproven The rumor that April is two-timing Ben is purely _______.

Interminable

Annoyingly long The four-hour-long test seemed _______.

Plausible

Appearing truthful or reasonable The plan to fill water guns with gelatin wasn't especially ______.

Felicitous

Apt or appropriate for the occasion The hostess's _______ comments put her guests to ease.

Dogmatic

Asserting opinions in an arrogant manner Terry's _______ political speeches turned some supporters against him.

Presumption

Assumption or supposition Juries should have a ______ of innocence regarding the accused.

Cosmopolitan

At home in all the world; sophisticated Carrie and her friends consider themselves sophisticated and _______.

Diligent

Attentive and persistent Kailee's _______ record-keeping always helps at tax time.

Bleak

Bare and desolate The _______ landscaper was depressing, so we closed the curtains.

Quiescence

Being at rest The ______ of the morning was shattered by the arrival of a freight train.

Elitist

Belief that certain people or groups are superior The _______ magazine only published the most well-connected authors.

Provincial

Belonging to a particular area The ______ newspaper rarely discussed events beyond the neighborhood.

Idiosyncratic

Belonging to one's particular character Ursuala's _______ movements got her kicked off the drill team.

Pliant

Bending readily The professor taught us to mold the ______ clay and let it dry into permanent sculpture.

Scathing

Bitterly sever The mean girls shouted ______ insults at each other.

Dissolution

Breaking into fragments or parts Nathan lived on his boat for a year after the _______ of his marriage.

Commerce

Business; buying and selling Seattle is a port city booming with all kinds of _______.

Serene

Calm or peaceful Paula feels most ______ after a hot bath and a cup or tea.

Versatile

Capable of adapting easily The best thing about a sofa bed is that it is ______, not that it's comfortable.

Habitable

Capable of being lived it The old cabin was no longer _______ having been overtaken by a family of cats.

Tenable

Capable of being maintained against attack or dispute The fort was constructed on top of a hill, making it a ______ outpost in case of an attack.

Plasticity

Capable of being molded or shaped The most important quality of Silly Putty is its ______.

Vulnerable

Capable of being wounded or hurt Built so close to the water, our house is ______ to flooding.

Compatible

Capable of living in harmony Andrea and her fiance are the most _______ couple i know; they never seem to disagree on anything, not even the smallest things.

Efficacy

Capacity for producing a desired effect The _______ of the allergy drug hasn't been determined.

Foresight

Care or provision for the future With an utter lack of _______, we began our hike without food or flashlights.

Conscientious

Careful, painstaking Kim's _______ habits earn her top grades in every class.

Calculated

Carefully thought out or planned All of Heidi's movements are _______, making her look like a stiff robot.

Onerous

Causing hardship Lance's ______ debts caused him and his family continual stress.

Pernicious

Causing harm or ruin Rodents have been known to carry ______ diseases, such as the plague.

Illusory

Causing illusion; deceptive The _______ summer in Seattle makes me dread the months of rain ahead.

Repulsive

Causing repugnance or aversion Eating worms is ______, unless they're gummy worms.

Renowned

Celebrated, famous The ______ playwright had a nationwide reputation for arrogance.

Pompous

Characterized by a display of importance Ever since she was voted prom queen, Janie has had a ______ attitude.

Speculative

Characterized by conjecture or abstract reasoning Since he hasn't yet made any money, the profits from Pete's lemonade stand are purely ______.

Scrutiny

Close searching or examination Dan's story about how he crashed the car didn't hold up under ______.

Spontaneity

Coming from a sudden impulse or tendency Sometimes the best decisions come for ______ rather than planning.

Eclectic

Coming from several sources Julie has an _______ fashion sense, combing preppy and hip-hop styles.

Prosaic

Commonplace or dull Dolores used ______ passwords, so it's easy to hack into her e-mail accounts.

Definitive

Complete, satisfying all criteria There's no _______ answer as to which came first, the chicken or the egg.

Intricate

Complex The _______ puzzle took hours to complete.

Compliant

Complying or yielding in a submissive way. A _______ child, Chelsea does everything her mother tells her to do.

Solicitous

Concerned or anxious The doctor's ______ questions were meant to help diagnose Mel's illness.

Aesthetic

Concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste Hannah was obsessed with _______ objects.

Demeanor

Conduct, behavior Walt's calm _______ puts everyone puts everyone at ease.

Conventional

Conforming to accepted standards _______ wisdom says to wear a coat when it's cold.

Erroneous

Containing an error; incorrect Jillian received _______ information, and was the only party-goer wearing a costume.

Smug

Contentedly confident in oneself Carla's ______ attitude after winning the track meet didn't make her very popular with her teammates.

Nonchalant

Coolly unconcerned Melanie tried to be ______ about winning the scholarship, but we knew she was excited.

Veiled

Covered or concealed as if by a veil Andrea asked to borrow my phone in a ______ attempt to get Seth's number.

Voracious

Craving or consuming large quantities A ______ reader, Kevin considers his library card to be his most prized possession.

Divisive

Creating division or discord The contest had a _______ effect on the three friends, as all of them wanted to win.

Vociferous

Crying out noisily When the pop star took the stage, the ______ audience began to cheer.

Routine

Customary or commonplace It's ______ for a police officer to carry a badge.

Demise

Death or decease Video caused the _______ of the radio star.

Consecration

Dedication to the service or worship of God The clergy performed a _______ ceremony after the new church was built.

Sonorous

Deep, resonant Nan wakes up everyday to the ______ noise of the ferry boat's horn.

Perfidy

Deliberate breach of trust Jason's ______ was obvious when he caught driving his dad's car without permission

Subtle

Delicate in meaning or intent Danielle wasn't ______ about her crush; she fainted when Dave walked by.

Venerable

Demanding respect due to dignity or age Many cultures see the elderly as wise and ______.

Precarious

Dependent upon the will of another, unsure Dolly was in a ______ position, with two of the five votes already against her.

Dejected

Depressed in spirit Cathy was _______ after being passed over a promotion.

Bereft

Deprived I was _______ when they canceled my favorite TV show in the middle of the season.

Abase

Deprived of confidence; Dennis felt _______ after his parents told him they liked him brother more.

Culpable

Deserving blame The man _______ of the robbery was never caught or charged.

Critique

Detailed evaluation Danielle cried after reading an unflattering _______ of he art show.

Eccentric

Deviating from customary behavior The _______ old lady lived in a house with a pink roof.

Dispassionate

Devoid of feeling or bias The _______ heard the case without being emotional.

Frank

Direct in speech People love to hate Howard and the _______ opinions he shares on the radio

Cantankerous

Disagreeable to deal with Grandma's _______ outbursts make it difficult for us to have a peaceful visit.

Daunting

Discouraging through fear Climbing Mt. Everest is a _______ task.

Disgruntled

Displeased and discontented The _______ employees plotted against their boss.

Cynical

Distrusting the motives of other Janet is _______ about Internet dating after her last disastrous relationship.

Clandestine

Done with secrecy or concealment The cat burglar's _______ crimes were virtually unsolvable.

Impulsive

Done without thinking, swayed by emotional reasoning The _______ decision to skinny dip was great until our clothes were stolen.

Dubious

Doubtful Rachel is _______ about the addition of a new judge to the singing contest

Equivocal

Doubtful, uncertain Victor gave an _______ answer when asked if he liked Betsy's new dress.

Quixotic

Dreamily impulsive and unpredictable Charlotte's ______ moods mean we never know how she'll react to bad news.

Pensive

Dreamily thoughtful Feeling ______, Andrea spent the afternoon writing in her journal.

Officious

Eagerly offering unwanted help or advice Polly's ______ offer to help was just an attempt to get inside my apartment.

Gullible

Easily deceived or cheated Jack is so _______ we convinced him he could fly if he jumped off the roof.

Tractable

Easily managed or controlled The ______ group of kids was talked into staying out after curfew.

Accessible

Easy to approach or enter Jenny's affable attitude and great personality makes her _______.

Affable

Easy to approach or talk to Jenny's _______ attitude and great personality makes her easily accessible.

Cathartic

Emotionally purging Screaming at the top of one's lungs can be surprising _______.

Gregarious

Enjoying the company of others Greg's _______ personality makes him the favorite at any party.

Acclaim

Enthusiastic welcome; approval The play received rave reviews and nationwide _______.

Vestige

Evidence of something that no longer exists I removed all ______ of the sandwich I ate right before dinner.

Adulation

Excessive adoration; worship Louis, a spiritual Christian, shows _______ to his religion every Sunday morning.

Inherent

Existing as an inseparable quality or element. The _______ element of a lion is its mane.

Adroit

Expert;skilled at something Lane is a _______ skier, snowboarder and ice skater. He practices 1 hour per day.

Concise

Expressing much in a few words Effective writing is clear and _______.

Indignant

Expressing strong displeasure at something offensive Kerry was _______ when her boss accused her of stealing.

Prodigious

Extraordinary in size, amount, or degree Nate's ______ backpack rose well over his head when he put it on.

Irate

Extremely angry Carol was _______ when Bobby and Cindy played basketball in the house.

Stringent

Extremely strict or severe The ______ rules were difficult for the rowdy kids to follow.

Adherence

Faithful attachment;obedience Bob's dog is always show _______ to his owner is his every command.

Resolute

Fearless, firmly determined Bill is ______ in his decision never to marry.

Refinement

Fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, etc The reception hall was decorated the utmost ______ and elegance.

Entrenched

Firmly established or set _______ in his work, Aaron didn't even notice it was time to go home.

Reserved

Formal or self-restrained Jessica is always ______ around someone until she gets to know him.

Candid

Frank, open, honest in speech Quentin's _______ speech during his presentation was unexpected, as he usually used notes.

Discretion

Freedom of judgement or choice Use your _______ when deciding whether or not to discuss your financial compensation with a coworker.

Flippant

Frivolously disrespectful Sandy's _______ comments covered up her disappointment.

Querulous

Full of complaints The ______ group of ladies made it hard for us to enjoy the concert.

Animated

Full of spirit The _______ person had just won the lottery ticket.

Explicit

Fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated The model airplane kit came with _______ instructions, but they were written in Japanese.

Somber

Gloomily dark It's traditional to wear ______ colors at a funeral.

Profound

Going beyond what is external or obvious The hurricane caused ______ damage to the island.

Havoc

Great destruction or devastation The tornado wreaked _______ on the town leaving rubble where beautiful houses once stood.

Munificent

Great generosity in giving The ______ CEO gave raises to all the employees.

Abstruse

Hard to understand; vague The assigned homework task was to _______ for me to even do it!

Deleterious

Harmful or injurious I'm rather not find out what _______ effects drinking absinthe would have.

Innocuous

Harmless or inoffensive in effect Most spider bites are itchy, but otherwise _______.

Vitriolic

Harsh in tone The critic's ______ review of the movie gave it one star.

Stark

Harsh, grim, or desolate Without furniture, the room was ______ and unwelcoming.

Cacophony

Harsh, loud, discordant sounds The music recital had more _______ then the rock and roll concert.

Static

Having a fixed or stationary position Rick's GPA stayed ______ no matter how much he studied.

Strident

Having a harsh, grating sound Minnie's ______ voice could be heard across the street.

Benign

Having a kind disposition The old man's _______ manner was masked by his creepy appearance.

Pedantic

Having a narrow focus on small details of a subject I'd rather take a field trip than listen to a ______ biology lecture.

Redolent

Having a pleasant odor The ______ scent of freshly cut grass reminds me of summer.

Pious

Having a spirit of reverence for God Sam was so ______ he prayed before every meal, every test, and every game

Compelling

Having a strong or powerful effect The risk of lung cancer is a _______ reason why to quit smoking.

Inclined

Having a tendency I'm _______ to say no when strangers offer me candy.

Pretension

Having an attitude of dignity or importance The family's air of ______ is so false it's ridiculous.

Dominant

Having authority or influence Natalie has such a _______ personality no one else gets a word in.

Duplicity

Having deliberate untruth in speech and behavior Jack's _______ cost him both girlfriends when they found out about each other.

Ardent

Having intense or passionate feeling Mike is such an _______ fan, he has a copy of every song the Beatles ever recorded.

Sagacious

Having keen practical sense The ______ attorney built a strong case to defend her client.

Impecunious

Having little or no money After buying his car, Stewart was so _______ he couldn't afford to drive it.

Indifference

Having no interest or concern I wasn't faking my _______ to the so-called spectacular performance.

Deride

Having or expressing contempt or mocking The world had fun _______ Britney's bad haircut.

Skeptical

Having or showing doubt I'm ______ of anyone who claims he can eat fifty eggs in one meal.

Fervent

Having or showing intensity or spirit Joan has a _______ hope that her SAT scores will improve by two hundred points.

Apathetic

Having or showing no emotion It's hard to go see a movie with Ian because he's _______ about everything i suggest.

Impudent

Having or showing offensive boldness Randy's _______ comments got him sent to his room without dinner.

Reverent

Having or showing respect The minister always prayed in a ______ tone of voice.

Verbose

Having or using too many words I got lost in his ______ explanation and never heard its conclusion.

Astute

Having practical intelligence The detective's _______ observations and reasoning helped him solve the crime of the mystery murder.

Decorous

Having proper dress, speech or behavior The school dance would have been more fun if it were less _______.

Scrupulous

Having strong principles The ______ lunch lady couldn't be bribed into giving us extra pie.

Impetuous

Having sudden or rash action Jane made an _______ decision to quit soccer and join the debate team.

Prophetic

Having the abilities of a prophet, to predict what will happen I had a ______ dream that I'd one day win the Pulitzer Prize.

Qualified

Having the abilities that fit a person for a task or job Bill's fishing license doesn't mean he's ______ to sail the boat.

Toxic

Having the effect of a poison Breathing ______ chemicals ruined Keaver's sense of smell

Therapeutic

Having to do with the curing of disease or injury Maura found it ______ to throw away every gift her ex-boyfriend gave her.

Nebulous

Hazy, vague, or indistinct The decision lay in that ______ area between wrong and right.

Eminent

High in station or rank Airports and streets close with the arrival of _______ politicians.

Exorbitant

Highly excessive We spent an _______ amount of money on plane fare to Fiji.

Tenacious

Holding fast, stubborn The team was ______, finally defeating its opponent in double overtime.

Spellbinding

Holding interest as if by a spell The was so ______ i read it in one sitting.

Disconsolate

Hopelessly unhappy The campers were _______ when they discovered bears had destroyed their tent.

Antagonistic

Hostile; unfriendly Shane has an _______ streak; always picking on younger kids.

Dormant

Inactive, as if asleep The _______ volcano hasn't erupted in more than a century

Ineffable

Incapable of being expressed in words The family felt _______ sadness when their old dog died.

Incorruptible

Incapable of being morally corrupted The _______ judge refused to be bribed.

Imperturbable

Incapable of being upset or agitated Regardless of how much noise we make, my dad is _______ when he's reading.

Futile

Incapable of producing results Callie made a _______ attempt to eat three entire pizzas by herself.

Didactic

Inclined to teach or lecture too much The professor's _______ speaking style put the class to sleep.

Dismissive

Indicating dismissal or rejection Jackie is _______ of shoes without designer labels.

Partisan

Influenced or controlled by a certain group The journalist's ______ politics kept him from reporting the election results objectively.

Intuition

Insight not depending on reason Janet's _______ told her to look under the rug for her missing earrings.

Ostentatious

Intended to attract notice The wedding decorations were so ______ that we almost overlooked the bride.

Evasive

Intentionally vague or ambiguous You can always tell Tony is lying; his answers become _______ and shifty.

Convoluted

Intricately involved Marcy's _______ explanation of cell reproduction left me even more confused.

Polemical

Involving dispute or controversy The ______ discussion about adopting school uniforms went on for hours.

Jocular

Joking of facetious Hal is always so _______, it's strange when he's serious.

Discord

Lack of harmony Conversations between Marla and her sisters often turn from peace to _______ without warning.

Disparity

Lack of similarity or equality There's sometimes a _______ between what's right and what's easy.

Lackluster

Lacking brilliance or radiance Jane's _______ performance was probably due to her recent illness.

Languid

Lacking energy or vitality On hot days, Carrie likes to take _______ strolls on the beach.

Naive

Lacking experience Sue's sheltered childhood made her more ______ than her friends in the city.

Pedestrian

Lacking in imagination or distinction Fireworks in July may be ______, but they're still fun.

Deficient

Lacking in some characteristic or trait The con artist was _______ in honest and conscience.

Banal

Lacking originality Watching scary movies on Halloween is too _____ so we hung out at graveyard.

Diffident

Lacking self-confidence Pam's _______ demeanor is characterized by her shuffling walk and lack of eye contact.

Copious

Large in quantity or number June took _______ notes in preparation for the test.

Ephemeral

Lasting a short time My _______ vacation was over before i knew what happened.

Erudite

Learned or scholarly Mark was afraid the film was about archaeology would be too _______ for him to enjoy.

Fallible

Liable to be wrong or false Legendary heroes like King Arthur are powerful but also _______.

Autonomy

Liberty or freedom of will There were so many rules at the boarding school that students had little _______.

Promising

Likely to develop positively If Paula keeps practicing, she'll have a ______ career on Broadway.

Constraint

Limitation or restriction Lack of money was the biggest _______ to starting a business.

Alacrity

Liveliness and eagerness The recently bought dog showed _______ to her new owner.

Reclusive

Living apart from society Many famous writers are ______ and wary or personal publicity.

Coherent

Logically connected Mike's speech wasn't all that _______; we think he was to nervous to speak clearly.

Tedious

Long and tiresome Ms. Bart's lectures were so ______ i would start to nod off halfway through.

Nostalgia

Longing for the past I'm overcome with ______ when i see reruns of Three's Company.

Condescending

Looking down upon someone or something. Debbie's comments are often rude and _______.

Formulaic

Made according to a formula Larry's approach to eating lunch is _______; apple first, then sandwich, then finally pudding.

Plurality

Majority, great number A ______ of the people voted change in the last election.

Sanctimonious

Making a false show of religious devotion The pastor's ______ attitude didn't work when he was caught stealing from the church.

Whimsical

Marked by a sudden or changing desire Helen's ______ stories often contained unicorns, faries, and other mythical creatures.

Distinction

Marking off or distinguishing as different The only _______ between the twins is the freckle on Cassie's nose.

Sensationalistic

Meant to produce startling or thrilling impressions ______ stories about aliens and UFOs are popular in tabloids.

Nomad

Member of a tribe that has no permanent home The ______ wandered the deserts for hundreds of years.

Temperate

Moderate, not extreme People who live in ______ climates don't often drive well in snow.

Depravity

Moral corruption The man filled with _______ switched the gravity.

Superfluous

More than is sufficient or required The streamers were ______ to the over-decorated party.

Altruism

Motivated by goodwill The lottery winner was _______ and donated his funds to multiple charities.

Mercenary

Motivated purely by money The _______ corporation bought up rival businesses and fire all the employees.

Divergent

Moving apart from a common point There were three _______ paths, so we each followed one to see where they went.

Cryptic

Mysterious or ambiguous in meaning The _______ message took weeks to decode.

Enigmatic

Mysterious or perplexing Layla was at once popular and _______; no one knew much about him.

Temperament

Natural character or personality Lorraine has a nervous ______ so she hates scary movies.

Disposition

Natural outlook or mood Emma's sunny _______ earned her the "most friendly" award.

Unprecedented

Never before known or experienced Climbing Mt. Everest was ______ until Edmund Hilary scaled it in 1953.

Obsolete

No longer in use Soon VCRs will be completely ______.

Impartial

Not biased None of the judges of the talent show were _______; each had a clear favorite.

Tentative

Not definite or positive Pat's ______ handshake makes him insecure.

Moderate

Not extreme, excessive, or intense The storm was a ______ one, causing little permanent damage. one

Spurious

Not genuine, authentic, or true Joe's ______ hundred-dollar bill didn't fool the bank teller.

Negligible

Not important The money i spend on gum is ______ and not worth including in the budget.

Objective

Not influenced by feelings Mothers don't often have ______ opinions about the beauty of their babies.

Transient

Not lasting or permanent The manager rents his apartments month-to-month because many of his tenants are ______.

Facetious

Not meant seriously or literally I was being _______ when i said i loved your acid-wash jeans.

Extraneous

Not pertinent or relevant Leave out the _______ information when giving a summary.

Devoid

Not possessing After three hours at the gym, Don was _______ of all his energy.

Indisputable

Not subject to argument or dispute Janet was the _______ winner of the hot dog eating contest.

Implacable

Not to be appeased or pacified An _______ opponent , Bobby was aggressive even after the match.

Atypical

Not typical Job's love of dance was _______ to everyone at his family and school.

Diversity

Of different kind, form or character The community center celebrates economic, social and racial _______.

Comprehensive

Of large scope The course offers a _______ study of history of rock 'n' roll.

Trivial

Of little importance or value Laura ultimately decided that what kind of soap to use was a ______ matter.

Inconsequential

Of little or no importance Since Kate doesn't have a curfew, it's _______ if she stays out late.

Muted

Of low intensity or volume The painting's ______ colors conveyed a peaceful feeling.

Immaterial

Of no consequence; unimportant The score of the game is _______; what matters is that my team won.

Contemporary

Of the present time period I prefer _______ artwork to that of old, dead painters.

Domestic

Of, or pertaining to, the home My _______ skills are lacking; i can't iron, cook, or sew.

Exclusive

Omitting from consideration; not including The number show a profit of 5%, _______ of taxes.

Marginal

On an edge or border My new house has a _______ strip of beach along one side of the property.

Wary

On guard against danger I'm ______ of sales pitches that sound too good to be true.

Pessimist

One who expects a negative outcome Jeremy, a______, always think the sky is falling.

Misanthrope

One who hates mankind Mr. Jones is a _______ who throws rocks at people who stray in his yard.

Overt

Open to view; not concealed In a ______ attempt to cheat, Sarah wrote the answers on the back of her hand.

Ironic

Opposite of what is intended or expected It's _______ when clowns are sad.

Incongruous

Out of place, unbecoming, or inappropriate Amy's charming smile is _______ considering how angry she is right now.

Ebullient

Overflowing with excitement The _______ crowd went crazy when John took the stage.

Perfunctory

Performed merely as a routine A ______ inspection of the locker revealed nothing out of the ordinary.

Sedulous

Persistently or careful maintained Steve's ______ attention eventually earned him a date with his dream girl.

Charisma

Personal charm George's _______ make him a popular leading man.

Rhetoric

Persuasive speaking or writing, often exaggerated Harold's campaign ______ included many promises he was unable to keep once elected.

Iconclastic

Pertaining to image breaking or an attack on beliefs The church youth group was offended by the _______ pamphlet.

Cerebral

Pertaining to the brain Steven's second novel was more _______ than the first, but was still entertaining.

Vitality

Physical or mental strength or vigor Kris has more energy and ______ than her grandfather.

Placid

Pleasantly calm or peaceful The ______ lake was perfect for water-skiing.

Complacent

Pleased of one self Tasha fixed her hair in the mirror and gave herself a _______ smile.

Pragmatic

Practical ______ Monica is always prepared with snacks and emergency kits.

Prolific

Producing abundantly Don is a ______ author, publishing a book a year.

Despondant

Profound hopelessness Elizabeth was _______ over dropping her engagement ring in the sewer.

Salutary

Promoting health or some beneficial purpose The health spa boasted a nutritious and ______ cuisine.

Unassailable

Protected from attack or assault The tree fort was ______, so we hid there from the water balloon attack.

Empirical

Provable from experiment or experience Without _______ evidence, no one believed there was a UFO.

Provident

Providing carefully for the future A ______ homeowner, Carol stores extra food and water in case of emergencies.

Pristine

Pure, uncorrupted It was fun to take the first steps in the ______ snowdrift.

Intransigent

Refusing to agree or compromise Val was _______, and refused to share any of his fries with us.

Rudimentary

Relating to basic facts or principles In order to play billiards well, once needs a ______ knowledge of physics.

Incisive

Remarkably clear and direct The pamphlet about renters' rights was _______ and helpful.

Reticent

Reserved or reluctant Though she's outgoing at home, Tanya is ______ about talking in class.

Intrepid

Resolutely fearless An _______ explorer, Eric is a mountain-climbing guide.

Revivial

Restoration to life or health I felt a ______ of my energy after a long nap and a fruit smoothie.

Understated

Restrained in design or presentation Marcia's ______ elegance is the envy of all the other women at the gala.

Retaliation

Return of like for like In a fit of ______, my roommate blasted his stereo at top volume.

Exacting

Rigid or severe in requirements Farmer Jones was _______ in his placement of fence posts to keep the cows from escaping his farm.

Bureaucratic

Rigidly committed to procedure or routine Getting a passport can be a _______ nightmare.

Curt

Rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner Emile's _______ instructions to sit down offended his girlfriend.

Abstinence

Self-restraining While in training for the marathon, Elsa's coach insists on _______ from sugary drinks and junk food

Detached

Separated or disinterested A good manager, Ted stays _______ from his employees' personal drama.

Earnest

Serious in intention or effort Sally's _______ attempt to jog ten miles fell short; she only managed to do six.

Austere

Severe in manner or appearance Ms. Kinney's _______ nature made her students feel fearful.

Rigorous

Severe or harsh, allowing no deviation from the standard Becca's anatomy class was so ______ only half of the students passed.

Caustic

Severely critical or sarcastic Kailie will never be _______ to her friends because she always has a nice attitude.

Cavalier

Showing arrogant disregard Quinn's _______ attitude about the group frustrated her classmates.

Deferential

Showing deference or respect Paul gives _______ treatment to kids and elderly people.

Meticulous

Showing extreme care about small details Danielle is a very _______ person; nothing in her room is ever out of place.

Amiable

Showing good qualities John's _______ attitude helped him make good friends really easily.

Malevolent

Showing ill will, evil There was a _______ force in the haunted house.

Demure

Shyness or modesty Shelly's _______ appearance is deceiving: she's more wild than any of us.

Sullen

Silently ill-humored Bill was ______ he his giant pumpkin didn't win a prize at the fair.

Ingenuous

Sincere, truthful Nancy hoped the compliments about her new haircut were _______.

Adept

Skilled My Grandma is _______ at making delicious meals for our whole family, when we visit.

Servile

Slavishly submissive Ella's ______ boyfriend follows her everywhere hoping she'll drop something so he can pick it up.

Stunted

Slowed or stopped in growth or development Michelle's bone disease caused her growth to be ______.

Torpor

Sluggish inactivity or indifference Wendell's ______ after eating three helpings of turkey was understandable.

Sarcasm

Sneering or cutting remarks Tina's ______ is as hilarious as it is impolite.

Predecessor

Someone who precedes another in a position, office, etc Stan's ______ were also gifted engineers.

Retribution

Something given as repayment, often punishment The criminal sought ______ against the informant who turned him in.

Anachronism

Something out of place in historical time If thy person was listening to thou Plasma Screen T.V in thee 1600's, thy would be _______.

Cataylst

Something that causes a change or events Stepping of the scale was the _______ for Blaine's new exercise plan.

Vindication

Something that clears from suspicion or accusation The surveillance tapes were a ______ for Jeff, who had to even been in the store at the time of the theft.

Complement

Something that completes or makes perfect That green scarf _______ your outfit perfectly.

Palliative

Something that relieves symptoms without curing disease I took the cough syrup as a ______ to help me sleep through the night.

Digression

Something that strays from the central theme or idea Mrs.Dota's _______ are entertaining, though completely off-topic.

Extravagant

Spending more than is wise or necessary Celebrities' _______ lifestyles are the subject of much entertainment TV programming.

Resilient

Springing back, recovering readily Always ______, Mabel makes lemonade when life gives her lemons.

Exasperation

State of being irritated, extremely annoyed Valerie sighed heavily and rolled her eyes, not hiding her _______.

Novelty

State of being new or unique Oscar loves his toys until their ______ wears off.

Estrangement

State of being separated or kept at a distance His _______ from his wife and kids made lance realize how much he missed them all while he was on his long business trip.

Flamboyant

Strikingly bold or brilliant Elvis's _______ jumpsuits are as famous as his music.

Capricious

Subject to or led by whim Candy's _______ behavior keeps even her best friends guessing.

Resigned

Submissive or acquiescent Wendy us ______ to the fact that she'll one day get gray and old.

Expedient

Suitable for the purpose The most _______ way to travel is usually to fly.

Populist

Supportive of the rights and power of the people The ______ political party won the election by a landslide.

Sublime

Supreme or lofty Wanda's long-awaited vacation to Greece was ______.

Contentious

Tending to argument or conflict The _______ brother were constantly arguing and fighting.

Dilatory

Tending to delay or procrastinate Kristin took a few _______ steps toward the dentist's office before running away.

Loquacious

Tending to talk too freely or too much _______ Lucy bought a big cell phone plan.

Vilification

The act of verbally abusing or harshly criticizing We suffered long and loud ______ from the manager after forgetting to lock the store.

Collaboration

The act of working together The film was a _______ between the director and producers.

Identity

The condition of being oneself The masked man's _______ was a secret.

Context

The facts or situation surrounding a person or thing Out of the _______ of bowling, the required shoes look crazy.

Epitome

The perfect example of a type Both valedictorian and track star, Taylor is the _______ of a scholar-athlete.

Authenticity

The quality of being genuine or authentic Convenience store clerks usually check large bills for _______.

Uniformity

The state of being the same or homogeneous School dress codes are meant to encourage ______.

Satire

The use of ridicule in order to point out weaknesses The candidate was a frequent object of ______ on late-night comedy shows.

Volatile

Threatening to break out into violence Eddie's ______ temper makes uncomfortable.

Concede

To acknowledge as true or proper Garth _______ that Jim was the best video game player in their group.

Provoke

To anger or enrage Allison tries to ______ her brother by flicking him in the forehead.

Endorse

To approve or support Athletes are often paid to _______ brands of breakfast cereal.

Mock

To attack or treat with ridicule Morgan often ______ her sister's weird clothes.

Captiviate

To attract or hold the interest of Acrobats _______ even the most reluctant crowds.

Embellish

To beautify or enhance Stan has been known to _______ stories about how big his fish was.

Disparage

To belittle, or bring reproach or discredit upon The athlete _______ his entire sport with his blatant abuse of performance-enhancing drugs.

Regenerate

To bring into existence again If you cut an arm off a starfish, the arm will regenerate.

Convey

To bring or communicate It's difficult to _______ how much i hate raking leaves.

Invoke

To call for or pray for Priscilla went to a psychic to _______ the spirit of her dead mother.

Evoke

To call up or produce Disco music _______ memories of polyester leisure suits.

Dismay

To cause to lose courage or resolution out of fear or anxiety The loss of his dog _______ Bradley so much that he could only sit in shock.

Impugn

To challenge as false In order to win the popularity contest, Lisa was _______ her opponent's charitable deeds.

Exonerate

To clear from guilt or blame Peter was _______ after he proved someone else stole the cookies.

Improvise

To compose, recite ,or play on the spur of the moment Keith was cut from jazz band because he couldn't _______ his solos.

Denounce

To condemn openly or publicly After stealing from his clients, the investor was _______ as a fraud.

Obfuscate

To confuse, bewildering, or stupefy The message was ______ by the blurred ink.

Fabricate

To create or make something up, to lie Mark has a list of excuses he _______ to explain late homework.

Excoriate

To criticize or berate severely The fraternity's hazing action was _______ in local and national news.

Procrastinate

To defer action Brandon loves to not ______, finishing his projects first so he can enjoy the rest of the free time.

Decry

To denounce as faulty or worthless A staunch conservative, Ray _______ tax increase.

Obliterate

To destroy completely A week of sunny days can ______ all traces of snow.

Elaborate

To develop thoroughly Ronnie's boss asked him to _______ on why he hated his job.

Cultivate

To develop through education or training Lucy _______ her singing ability through years of intense training.

Formulate

To devise or develop as a method Sheldon hasn't _______ an opinion about which pizza is the best.

Dissent

To disagree or act against The paper printed letters that _______ from the mayor's new policies.

Polarize

To divide into opposites The upcoming election has ______ voters.

Circumscribe

To draw a line around; to enclose The spot where the treasure could be found was _______ on the map.

Elicit

To draw out or bring forth The cheerleaders had a hard time _______ cheers from the bored audience.

Dispel

To drive off; to eliminate Michael's changed appearance made it impossible for him to _______ the rumors about the one million dollar plastic surgery that people were talking about.

Exhilarating

To enliven or exhilarate We took an _______ bike ride through the mountain trails.

Impose

To establish as a requirement Owen's father decided to _______ a rule against video games.

Substantiate

To establish by proof or evidence It's impossible to ______ the claim that the house is haunted.

Belabor

To explain or work at something beyond what is necessary We all heard Mom say not to drink grape juice on the couch. but she didn't _______ the point of an hour.

Debunk

To expose as false Stephan's favorite TV show is the one that tries to _______ urban legends.

Deprecate

To express disapproval of Emily's self-_______ jokes were more sad than funny.

Embody

To express or exemplify in concrete form The photograph _______ the joy we felt on Election Day.

Empathy

To feel another person's desires or feelings Susan and I had _______ for each other, the only two people cut from the team.

Lament

To feel or express sorrow or grief The people felt _______ when Bill died covered in cement.

Exempt

To free from an obligation Many college students are _______ from paying taxes.

Indulgent

To give in to a desire in an excess manner My aunt is _______, letting me break all of Mom's rules when i visit.

Capitulate

To give up resistance After a long argument, Arnold _______ and bought the expensive tickets.

Renounce

To give up voluntarily Mr. Universe ______ his title and joined the Peace Corps.

Burgeon

To grow or develop quickly Jaden's _______ dreams of being an athlete were crushed when he got his foot broken, permanently.

Exacerbate

To increase in severity Telling lies when you're already in trouble will only _______ the problem.

Augment

To increase in size Because of the recently added money, the principle decided to _______ the size of the playgrounds.

Portend

To indicate in advance Dark clouds ______ bad weather.

Undermine

To injure or destroy We ______ the boss's authority by doing the opposite of what he says.

Discredit

To injure the credit or reputation of In order to _______ the eyewitness's testimony, the attorney proved that the witness needed glasses.

Suppress

To keep in or repress Nick doesn't even try to ______ the urge to yell at other drivers.

Repress

To keep under control Darren finds it difficult but necessary to ______ his laughter during church.

Mitigate

To lessen in intensity Melissa's parent's _______ her punishment when she paid for the broken window.

Alleviate

To make easier The ramp to the building _______ the work for the wheelchair dude.

Assuage

To make less severe To _______ the recent burn, Brandon but ice on it.

Denuded

To make naked or bare Since our state's water shortage has essentially _______ our yard, we're putting in a rock garden instead.

Validate

To make valid or confirm Tom is so insecure that he needs his friends to ______ every decision he makes.

Compromised

To make vulnerable The security of the bank was _______ when the vault was left unlocked.

Debilitating

To make weak or feeble George suffered a _______ injury that ended his dancing career.

Distinguish

To mark as different I can't _______ between my black and brown shoes and sometimes wear one of each.

Enumerate

To number or list I'll _______ the reasons why i love you.

Rally

To organize or inspire The chess club ______ after its initial loss, and won the tournament.

Discern

To perceive or recognize I couldn't _______ the point of the book, even after i read it twice.

Differentiate

To perceive the difference between It's sometimes difficult to _______ between pepperoni and salami.

Contrive

To plan or scheme The mystery writer _______ a clever plot.

Laud

To praise Fans _______ great athletes by carrying them around on their shoulders.

Commend

To present as worthy or notice or praise The principal _______ the students for winning the math competition.

Foster

To promote growth or development The committee was formed to _______ cooperation between departments.

Refute

To prove wrong The senator tried to ______ the accusation that he took bribes.

Incorporate

To put into or introduce as an integral part The arts festival is planning _______ dance into the program this year.

Perplex

To puzzle or bewilder The complicated rules of chess ______ me.

Enhance

To raise to higher degree Kenny's botched surgery did nothing to _______ his looks.

Allude

To refer casually or indirectly Katy hates when people _______ to her bad grades last year.

Cite

To reference as an authority Oliver didn't _______ any sources for his research project, so his teacher gave him a F!

Rebut

To refute by evidence or support The buzzer sounded before i could ______ Vanessa's last claim during our debate.

Belittle

To regard as less impressive Ian _______ his younger brother, calling him names and teasing him constantly.

Contempt

To regard something as worthless I have a lot of _______ for people who lie, cheat and steal.

Deplore

To regret deeply or strongly Patrick _______ reality television but i secretly like it.

Repudiate

To reject as false Olivia's consistent high scores ______ the idea that girls aren't good at math.

Supplant

To replace one thing with another Beth ______ all the soda in the fridge with filtered water.

Depict

To represent or characterize Movies often _______ superheroes as victims of weird scientific accidents.

Inhibit

To restrain or hinder The structure of a five-paragraph essay can _______ creativity.

Remonstrate

To say or plead in protest or disapproval The student body ______ against the proposed shortened lunch hour.

Disseminate

To scatter to spread widely It's irritating when people _______ flyers on the windshield wipers of parked cars.

Implicate

To show to also be involved, generally in crime Because his best friend was caught shoplifting, Rudy was also _______.

Belie

To show to be false Nicole's messy room _______ her knack for organization.

Mollify

To soften in feeling or temper In order to ______ her, Molly's mom baked her a pie.

Advocate

To speak in favor for The defendant's lawyer was an _______ of the defendant's beliefs.

Squander

To spread or use wastefully Danny ______ every penny he earns, and so has no retirement savings.

Impede

To stop or hinder progress The clown's gigantic feet _______ his progress when tries to run.

Underscore

To stress or emphasize The recent strike ______ the workers' need for better pay.

Acquiesce

To submit without protest James almosts never stands up to his wife, he _______ to her every thought.

Bolster

To support or hold up To _______ Fabio's self-confidence, I told him that nobody saw him mess up the task.

Sustain

To support, hold or bear up I can't ______ the effort it takes to run long distances.

Waver

To sway, shake or tremble John began to ______ on his decision to attend Stanford rather than Harvard.

Appropriated

To take possession of The game ended when the Sea Hawks _______ the football to get the final touchdown.

Diversion

To turn aside from a purpose A water flight seemed the perfect _______ after hours of washing cars.

Exploit

To use selfishly for profit Conservationists accuse logging companies of _______ our natural resources.

Nihilism

Total rejection of laws or institutions Randy's philosophy of ______ keeps him for caring about rules and laws.

Itinerant

Traveling from place to place The _______ preacher wandered from town to town.

Discrimination

Treatment against a particular group _______ based on race or religion is horrible and against the law.

Picayune

Trivial; of little value I didn't want to seem ______ by criticizing Sarah's minor grammatical mistakes during her speech.

Inevitable

Unable to be avoided Slipping on banana peels is _______ if you're in a cartoon.

Obscure

Unclear; hard to perceive or understand Karen is always making ______ references to Star Trek episodes.

Ambiguous

Unclear; having different meanings We interpreted the _______ poem wrongly.

Tacit

Understood without being spoken Cheryl's smile was a ______ indication of her agreement.

Apprehensive

Uneasy or fearful Zed always feels _______ before an important test.

Unparalelled

Unequaled or unmatched Phillip's skill on the tightrope is ______ by other performers.

Mundane

Uninteresting, common Tired of the same ______ chores every week, i offered to rake the leaves.

Cohensive

United, integrated or unified After we worked out our differences, we were once again a _______ group.

Redundant

Unnecessarily repetitive The phrase "cash money" is ______.

Licentious

Unrestrained by law or morality The _______ sheriff chased women and broke all of his own laws.

Abstract

Unspecific; general The essay would of been much better if there was less _______ and more specific.

Ambivalent

Unsure; mixed feelings The judge of talent show had _______ for three of the contestants.

Slovenly

Untidy or unclean Amanda's ______ appearance keeps her from making a good impression.

Morbid

Unwholesomeness gloomy Jerry was a ______ fascination with zombies.

Coerce

Use of force or intimidation to get results The class bully _______ Dan to writing his research paper again.

Plagiarism

Using another's work as one's own ______ is a great way to fail English class.

Articulate

Using language easily or clearly Tim's _______ speech made his crazy ideas seem logical.

Prosperity

Wealth, monetary gain Lottery winner's sudden ______ often leads to unwise purchases.

Affluence

Wealth; rich The tsar of Russia had great _______ in gems and diamonds.

Lassitude

Weariness of body or mind A feeling of _______ overcame us, so we napped instead of hiking.

Prevalent

Widespread Mosquitoes are ______ in swampy areas.

Credulous

Willing to believe or trust too readily Joseph is so _______ he believes everything he reads on the internet.

Reconciliation

Winning over to friendliness, making peace Daytime talk shows often feature the ______ of estranged siblings.

Prudent

Wise or judicious in practical affairs. It's never ______ to spend more money than you make.

Exemplary

Worth of imitation Poor Tracey always seems to fall short of her sister's_______ performances.

Credible

Worthy of belief or confidence Dave's story about aliens stealing his cell phone isn't exactly _______.