Quack Vocabulary SAT Vocabulary Volume I. Definitions

What is the word for the following definition? To describe or portray something precisely and in detail.

• Delineate

• Exaggerate

• Obfuscate

• Neglect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the word for the following definition? Wicked, evil, or criminal in nature.

• Nefarious

• Benevolent

• Naive

• Oblivious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the word for the following definition? The everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country.

• Vernacular

• Dialect

• Jargon

• Slang

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the word for the following definition? Physical strength, especially as opposed to intelligence.

• Brawn

• Wit

• Logic

• Wisdom

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the word for the following definition? To publicly praise or promote something or someone enthusiastically.

• Tout

• Ignore

• Condemn

• Suppress

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the word for the following definition? To improve or increase the quality, value, or extent of something.

• Enhance

• Reduce

• Ignore

• Diminish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the word for the following definition? A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

• Hindrance

• Assistance

• Encouragement

• Facilitation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the word for the following definition? To erase or remove something, especially from a surface; to make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous.

• Efface

• Elicit

• Exacerbate

• Emulate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the word for the following definition? A person who eats and drinks excessively; also, someone with an excessive desire for something.

• Glutton

• Ascetic

• Philanthropist

• Hermit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the word for the following definition? A pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity.

• Hiatus

• Eclipse

• Surge

• Cascade

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C