Thursday, April 24, 2008

Weekly Vocab April 18

1. Word / Phrase: Prevaricate

Meaning:to speak falsely or misleadingly; deliberately misstate or create an incorrect impression; lie

Context:SAT prep word

2. Word / Phrase: Incredulous

Meaning:not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical

Context:SAT prep word

3. Word / Phrase:Placate

Meaning:to appease or pacify, esp. by concessions or conciliatory gestures

Context:SAT prep word

4. Word / Phrase:Cognizant

Meaning:having cognizance; aware

Context:SAT prep word

5. Word / Phrase:Dissonance

Meaning: inharmonious or harsh sound; discord; cacophony

Context:SAT prep word

No comments: