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Spring Vocabulary #6

Enhance your SAT vocabulary with this guide featuring five essential words: furtive, altruistic, elusive, calculated, and conflagration. Each word is accompanied by its definition, example sentences, and a visual mnemonic to aid memorization. For instance, "furtive" describes secretive behavior, as seen when students sneak glances at forbidden items during tests. From altruistic deeds to elusive creatures, each term enriches your linguistic knowledge. Study these words to ensure you're well-prepared for the verbal section of the SAT!

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Spring Vocabulary #6

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  1. SpringVocabulary #6 May 1, 2012

  2. Furtive(fir tiv) Definition Sentence Use During the SAT test last week, I saw a student take a furtive glance at an electronic dictionary he had apparently snuck into the test center. The children crept furtively down the stairs on Christmas Eve, hoping to see their presents and perhaps even a catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. • Stealthy; sneaky Part of Speech • Adjective Source: Barron’s

  3. Furtive(fir tiv) • Picture this:fir tiff Source: Barron’s

  4. Altruistic(al troo is tik) Definition Sentence Use When one country gives aid to another country it is generally for reasons that are not entirely altruistic. Many people are attracted to teaching for altruistic reasons rather than financial ones. • Unselfishly generous; concerned for others Part of Speech • Adjective Source: Barron’s

  5. Altruistic(al troo is tik) • Picture this: Al true stick Source: Barron’s

  6. Elusive(ihlooziv) Definition Sentence Use My brother, an enthusiastic surfer, goes out to the ocean with his board every weekend in search of the elusive “perfect wave”. “Alley cat” is an elusive fellow; first he escaped from police custody, then he eluded a statewide manhunt. • Hard to grasp Part of Speech • Adjective Source: Barron’s

  7. Elusive(ihlooziv) • Picture this:a loose sieve Source: Barron’s

  8. Calculated(kalkyuh lay tid) Definition Sentence Use The comedian’s performance appeared unrehearsed; however, we found out later that every line was carefully calculated to get a laugh from the audience. I was disappointed to find out that Bill’s every move was calculated to win our boss’s favor and make me look bad. • Deliberately planned Part of Speech • Adjective Source: Barron’s

  9. Calculated(kalkyuh lay tid) • Picture this:calculate Ted Source: Barron’s

  10. Conflagration(konfluh gray shun) Definition Sentence Use Firefighters in large cities with many high-rise buildings must be careful not to allow a small fire to spread quickly and become a conflagration. The retreating army started a conflagration in order to destroy supplies that could be used by the advancing forces. • Great fire Part of Speech • Noun Source: Barron’s

  11. Conflagration(konfluh gray shun) • Picture this:con flag ration Source: Barron’s

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