SAT/ACT VOCAB

Declare formality to a religious or divine purpose.

a state of boredom or listlessness due to dull surroundings.

To delay something/put it off for later

1. A tax imposed on certain goods sold within a country of on licenses required for certain activities; 2. To remove or cut out.

Using more words than needed

to be free of bacteria or other living microorganisms. For example, a surgeon must make sure that their tools are sterile prior to a surgery

Something common in an area or time

specialized expressions or phrases used in a specific profession or group that is difficult to understand for outsiders

(especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with

Having knowledge or being aware of

To not care for properly

To look down on someone arrogantly

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment

A place of residence, a house or home

To be irritating and extremely argumentative (typically for children)

A shady or poorly lit tone of color

To be happy and behave in a cheerful way

Causing cohesion, act of sticking together tightly

Being luxurious of wealthy

Being close to something in distance or time

Smelling or tasting unpleasant from being old (usually regarding food with fat or oil)

To be corteous and refined (typically used to describe a man)

of the same kind; alike

Strong feelings of regret or shame for harm committed

Find a way around (an obstacle)

Not feeling shame or regret for one’s actions or attitude

Foolish or stupid

Based on a whim instead of reasoning or a system

Lots of bright light, especially in the dark

Disturbing one’s peace; unsettling

Quality of being intelligent and creative

The state of feeling anxious or alarmed, resulting in confusion

Treating someone unfairly and making them experience hardship especially by unjust use of authority

A person or action that is innocent and unsuspecting

Sharp or cutting (a comment or style of speaking)

Being susceptible to attack or damage

To meet at a certain point

Something that seems true or valid but is actually misleading

Being quiet, still, or inactive