this is the second time ive had to use LJ for memorization purposes

Mar 01, 2007 23:57

this is another one of my vocab prep LJ's, but u guys prepping for SATs can make the most of it
Lethargic- Drowsy; sluggish
Acme- Highest point of achievment or development; zenith
Wane- The grow smaller or less intense; to decrease in strength
Tout- to praise extravagently; to describe or advertize boastfully
Onerous- Troublesome; burdensome
Debilitate- to make weak; to enfeeble
Egregious- Extraordinary in some bad way; Flagrant
Histrionic- excessively theatrical or melo-dramatic; overly dramatic in speech or behavior
Feral- existing in a natural state as animals or plants; wild
Panacea- cure-all; the answer or solution for all problems or difficulties
rescind- to take back; to cancel
Licentious- sexually unrestrained; lewd
Inchoate- in an initial or early stage; rudimentary
Arboreal- relating to trees; resembleing a tree
Chagrin- a feeling of Vexation marked by dissapointment or humiliation; A keen feeling of mental unease as of annoyance or embarrassment caused by failure, dissapointment, or a disconcerting event
Abash- to embarrass; to lose the self possession of
Blithe- cheerful; carefree
Rogue- A scoundrel; one who is cheerfully mischievous
Impugn- to cast doubt upon; to attack as false or questionable
Scrutinize- to Inspect critically; to examine minutely
pernicious- tending to cause death or serious injury; destructive or harmful
Admonish- to caution; to councel against something to be avoided
Salubrious- conducive to well being; promoting health
Ominous- threatening; menacing
Effect- something brought about by a cause or agent; the result of
Ignominy- disgrace, shameful action or conduct; dishonor or humiliation
Affect- to move or touch; to produce or influence
Mein- Manner; demeanor as showing character or feeling
ambiguous- indefinite; uncertain
relevant- jermane; having a direct relation to

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