SAT Vocab 19- 21

Circumvent

If you avoid something by passing around it

Abstemious

Someone who is sparing or moderate, especially in the use of food and drink

Sham

Something false that is supposed to be genuine; fake

Oblique

Something that is indirect, misleading, or devious

Requisite

Something that is required or essential

Evasion

The act of escaping or avoiding by cleverness or deceit

Quest

The act of seeking or pursuing something

Acquisition

The act or process of gaining possesssion

Simulation

The taking on of the appearance, form, or sound of something else; an imitation

Abrogate

To abolish by authority

Surrogate

To act as a substitute for someone or something

Eschew

To avoid habitually or to shun

Abeyance

To be temporarily set aside or suspended

Elude

To escape by the use of daring or cunning

Prersage

To indicate or warn of in advance

Shirk

To neglect, put off, or avoid a duty or obligation

Malinger

To pretend to be sick or injured in order to avoid work

Recapitulate

To repeat in concise form

Emulate

To try to equal or excel, especially through imitation

Redundant

Exceeding what is necessary; repeating the same idea

Perquisite

A benefit or payment received in addition to a regular salary

Mimicry

A close copying or imitation of the speech, expression, or gesture of another; close resemblance

Conquistador

A conqueror

Circuitous

A course that is roundabout or indirect

Inquisitive

A person who is eager to learn or is unduly curious

Platitude

A trite remark or statement

Rendition

An interpretation of a musical score or dramatic piece

Prototype

An original type, form, or instance that serves as a model for later stages; an early or typical example

Sagacity

Keenness of perception, soundness of judgement, and wisdom

Banal

Lacking freshness or originality