Vocabulary Set #3

1. Vocabulary Set #3 SAT Vocabulary Words

2. 10/29 – 11/2 Implicit- implied, rather than expressly stated Implausible-not having the appearance of truth or credibility Inexplicable- incapable of being accounted for or explained Repletion- The condition of being abundantly supplied or filled; fullness Plumage- the entire feathery covering of a bird Despot- An absolute and irresponsible monarch Impracticable- Not feasible Scrupulous- Cautious in action for fear of doing wrong Cynical- distrusting of the motives of others Nostalgic- a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation Contemptuous- showing or expressing contempt, or disdain; scornful Ambiguity- doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention Rasp- to scrape or abrade with a rough instrument Intuition- instinctive knowledge or feeling Guile- crafty or artful disception

3. 11/5 – 11/9 Equivocal- allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide Euphoric- intensely happy or confident Apathetic- not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive Sparse-Thinly scattered or distributed Altruism-the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others Intrinsic-belonging to a thing by its very nature Hypocrisy- a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles that one does not really poses Affectation-an effort to appear to have a quality not really or fully possessed Conscientious-controlled by or done according to conscience; careful, particular Piquant-agreeably stimulating, interesting or attractive Buoyant- having the power or tendency to float or keep afloat Bustle- to hurry Concede- to surrender Decipher- to find out the true words or meaning of anything obscure or difficult to trace or understand Impede- to be an obstacle or to place obstacles in the way