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Unit 1 • Words 1–10
Theme: Logic, Flaws & Critical Analysis
Student: ________________
Date: __________
Target Score: ______
Mastery: ___ / 10
1. Aberration n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
Ex: The sudden drop in test scores was an aberration caused by faulty software.
Syn: anomaly, divergence | Ant: regularity, norm
My Note: ______________________________________
2. Acumen n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.
Ex: Her financial acumen guided the startup through unprecedented inflation.
Syn: shrewdness, insight | Ant: naivety, ignorance
My Note: ______________________________________
3. Admonish v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To warn, advise, or reprimand someone firmly.
Ex: The scientist admonished research assistants to adhere strictly to safety protocols.
Syn: caution, chide | Ant: praise, applaud
My Note: ______________________________________
4. Aesthetic adj. / n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Concerned with beauty or the artistic appreciation of form.
Ex: The minimalist gallery balanced utilitarian function with stark aesthetic beauty.
Syn: artistic, elegant | Ant: unsightly, grotesque
My Note: ______________________________________
5. Ambiguous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
Ex: The author intentionally used ambiguous dialogue to heighten suspense.
Syn: equivocal, cryptic | Ant: explicit, unequivocal
My Note: ______________________________________
6. Anachronism n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Something placed outside its proper historical time period.
Ex: A digital clock in the Renaissance drama was an embarrassing anachronism.
Syn: chronological error, misplacement
My Note: ______________________________________
7. Anomalous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Ex: The researcher investigated anomalous temperature spikes along the reef.
Syn: atypical, irregular | Ant: customary, typical
My Note: ______________________________________
8. Antipathy n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility.
Ex: His intense antipathy toward bureaucratic inefficiency fueled his campaign.
Syn: animosity, enmity | Ant: affinity, predilection
My Note: ______________________________________
9. Arcane adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Understood by few; mysterious or secret.
Ex: The document contained arcane tax codes decipherable only by seasoned lawyers.
Syn: esoteric, recondite | Ant: common, accessible
My Note: ______________________________________
10. Arduous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Ex: Preparing for the examination required an arduous schedule of daily study.
Syn: onerous, laborious | Ant: effortless, facile
My Note: ______________________________________
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Unit 2 • Words 11–20
Theme: Persuasion, Precision & Tone
Student: ________________
Date: __________
Target Score: ______
Mastery: ___ / 10
11. Articulate v. / adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To express an idea fluently and coherently; having clear speech.
Ex: The debater articulate her rebuttal with poise and compelling reasoning.
Syn: eloquent, lucid | Ant: inarticulate, stammering
My Note: ______________________________________
12. Astute adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Having the ability to accurately assess situations to one's advantage.
Ex: An astute investor predicted the economic downturn long before competitors.
Syn: perspicacious, sagacious | Ant: gullible, foolish
My Note: ______________________________________
13. Augment v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To make something greater by adding to it; increase.
Ex: The researcher augmented the primary archival data with modern satellite photos.
Syn: amplify, expand | Ant: diminish, curtail
My Note: ______________________________________
14. Austere adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Severe or strict in manner; having no comforts or luxuries; plain.
Ex: The monastic dormitory was austere, containing only a wooden cot and lamp.
Syn: ascetic, spartan | Ant: opulent, indulgent
My Note: ______________________________________
15. Banal adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Lacking originality; obvious, boring, and overused.
Ex: Critics rejected the novel for its banal dialogue and predictable plot twists.
Syn: trite, platitudinous | Ant: novel, inventive
My Note: ______________________________________
16. Belie v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To disguise, contradict, or give a false representation of something.
Ex: Her calm countenance belied the intense pressure she felt before the summit.
Syn: contradict, conceal | Ant: reveal, substantiate
My Note: ______________________________________
17. Belligerent adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Hostile and aggressive; eager or ready to fight.
Ex: The ambassador managed to calm both belligerent delegates before treaty talks broke down.
Syn: pugnacious, contentious | Ant: pacific, peaceful
My Note: ______________________________________
18. Benevolent adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Well-meaning, kindly, and inclined to perform charitable acts.
Ex: A benevolent endowment covered tuition for hundreds of first-generation students.
Syn: altruistic, philanthropic | Ant: malevolent, spiteful
My Note: ______________________________________
19. Bolster v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To support, strengthen, or reinforce an argument or structure.
Ex: The essayist cited three empirical studies to bolster her controversial hypothesis.
Syn: buttress, corroborate | Ant: undermine, weaken
My Note: ______________________________________
20. Brevity n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time.
Ex: The editor commended the author for her brevity and razor-sharp clarity.
Syn: conciseness, succinctness | Ant: verbosity, prolixity
My Note: ______________________________________
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Unit 3 • Words 21–30
Theme: Evidence, Critique & Contrast
Student: ________________
Date: __________
Target Score: ______
Mastery: ___ / 10
21. Cacophony n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: A harsh, discordant mixture of jarring sounds.
Ex: A cacophony of screeching subways and construction drills echoed downtown.
Syn: dissonance, clamor | Ant: harmony, euphony
My Note: ______________________________________
22. Candid adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Truthful and straightforward; frank and unreserved.
Ex: The scientist gave a candid interview detailing where the trials had failed.
Syn: forthright, ingenuous | Ant: disingenuous, evasive
My Note: ______________________________________
23. Capricious adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Given to sudden and unaccountable shifts of mood or behavior.
Ex: Coastal commerce suffered under capricious weather and sudden gale warnings.
Syn: fickle, mercurial | Ant: steadfast, predictable
My Note: ______________________________________
24. Censure v. / n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To express severe disapproval of, especially in an official setting.
Ex: The congressional committee voted unanimously to censure the corrupt official.
Syn: rebuke, reprimand | Ant: commend, endorse
My Note: ______________________________________
25. Circumspect adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Wary and unwilling to take unnecessary risks; cautious.
Ex: A circumspect diplomat chose her words carefully to avert escalation.
Syn: prudent, guarded | Ant: reckless, rash
My Note: ______________________________________
26. Clandestine adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
Ex: Operatives held clandestine strategy meetings in abandoned warehouse cellars.
Syn: surreptitious, covert | Ant: overt, public
My Note: ______________________________________
27. Coalesce v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To come together to form one unified whole mass or group.
Ex: Several independent protest movements coalesced into a national coalition.
Syn: consolidate, amalgamate | Ant: disperse, splinter
My Note: ______________________________________
28. Cogent adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Clear, logical, and thoroughly convincing to an audience.
Ex: Her cogent synthesis of clinical findings won over skeptical medical directors.
Syn: compelling, persuasive | Ant: unconvincing, specious
My Note: ______________________________________
29. Corroborate v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To confirm or give support to a statement, finding, or theory.
Ex: Independent sensor logs corroborated the pilot's narrative of midair turbulence.
Syn: substantiate, validate | Ant: refute, contradict
My Note: ______________________________________
30. Culmination n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: The highest or climactic point of something, reached after a long time.
Ex: Winning the international decathlon was the culmination of ten years of training.
Syn: zenith, pinnacle | Ant: nadir, beginning
My Note: ______________________________________
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Unit 4 • Words 31–40
Theme: Perception, Bias & Argument
Student: ________________
Date: __________
Target Score: ______
Mastery: ___ / 10
31. Cursory adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Ex: A cursory review overlooked severe computational errors on page four.
Syn: superficial, perfunctory | Ant: exhaustive, thorough
My Note: ______________________________________
32. Dauntless adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Showing determination and fearlessness in face of hardship.
Ex: The dauntless explorer continued north despite subzero blizzard winds.
Syn: intrepid, indomitable | Ant: craven, timorous
My Note: ______________________________________
33. Debase v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To reduce in quality, value, or moral dignity.
Ex: Clickbait sensationalism served to debase responsible journalistic standards.
Syn: degrade, corrupt | Ant: enhance, elevate
My Note: ______________________________________
34. Deference n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Polite submission and respect toward authority or elder wisdom.
Ex: Out of deference to precedent, the appellate judge upheld the lower ruling.
Syn: reverence, veneration | Ant: disrespect, defiance
My Note: ______________________________________
35. Deleterious adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Causing harm or damage, often in an unnoticed, gradual way.
Ex: Chronic sleep deprivation has a deleterious impact on cognitive retention.
Syn: detrimental, pernicious | Ant: salutary, beneficial
My Note: ______________________________________
36. Delineate v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To describe, portray, or outline with sharp precision.
Ex: The prompt asks candidates to clearly delineate three contributing causes.
Syn: depict, trace, articulate | Ant: obscure, confuse
My Note: ______________________________________
37. Demagogue n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular prejudice.
Ex: Ancient historians warned that republics fall when demagogues exploit mass fear.
Syn: rabble-rouser, agitator | Ant: statesman, peacemaker
My Note: ______________________________________
38. Deride v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To express contempt for; ridicule or mock scornfully.
Ex: Critics initially derided the radical architectural plan as impractical.
Syn: disparage, mock | Ant: praise, revere
My Note: ______________________________________
39. Didactic adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Intended to teach, particularly with a moralizing tone.
Ex: Early educational stories were didactic fables meant to instill obedience.
Syn: instructional, edifying | Ant: uninstructive
My Note: ______________________________________
40. Diffident adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
Ex: Despite graduating top of his class, the diffident scholar hesitated to publish.
Syn: timid, reticent | Ant: assertive, brazen
My Note: ______________________________________
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Unit 5 • Words 41–50
Theme: Discourse, Rhetoric & Synthesis
Student: ________________
Date: __________
Target Score: ______
Mastery: ___ / 10
41. Disparity n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: A great difference or noticeable inequality between entities.
Ex: Economists examined the income disparity separating metropolitan and rural districts.
Syn: divergence, imbalance | Ant: parity, equality
My Note: ______________________________________
42. Dispassionate adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Not influenced by strong emotion; completely rational and impartial.
Ex: The arbiter provided a dispassionate evaluation of both contractual claims.
Syn: detached, objective | Ant: partisan, emotional
My Note: ______________________________________
43. Disseminate v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To spread something, especially information, widely.
Ex: Public agencies used radio to disseminate storm preparedness updates.
Syn: broadcast, promulgate | Ant: suppress, conceal
My Note: ______________________________________
44. Divergent adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Tending to be different or develop in distinctly separate directions.
Ex: Two researchers reached divergent conclusions despite reviewing identical datasets.
Syn: conflicting, disparate | Ant: convergent, uniform
My Note: ______________________________________
45. Dogmatic adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Inclinced to lay down principles as undeniable truth without debate.
Ex: The professor's dogmatic delivery stifled open philosophical inquiry in class.
Syn: doctrinaire, rigid | Ant: open-minded, flexible
My Note: ______________________________________
46. Duplicity n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Deceitfulness in speech or conduct; double-dealing.
Ex: An investigative leak exposed the treasurer's duplicity in misreporting debts.
Syn: chicanery, dissimulation | Ant: honesty, integrity
My Note: ______________________________________
47. Eclectic adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Deriving ideas, taste, or style from a diverse range of sources.
Ex: Her eclectic music playlist seamlessly blended classical cello with modern rap.
Syn: varied, catholic | Ant: monolithic, uniform
My Note: ______________________________________
48. Eloquent adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; vividly expressive.
Ex: The senator delivered an eloquent plea that swayed undecided committee votes.
Syn: expressive, articulate | Ant: inarticulate, blunt
My Note: ______________________________________
49. Elucidate v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To make something clear; explain and bring light to a difficult subject.
Ex: The guest lecturer used diagrams to elucidate thermodynamic reactions.
Syn: clarify, illuminate | Ant: obfuscate, confuse
My Note: ______________________________________
50. Elusive adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to grasp mentally.
Ex: A definitive cure for the autoimmune disorder remained frustratingly elusive.
Syn: evasive, intangible | Ant: accessible, definite
My Note: ______________________________________
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Unit 6 • Words 51–60
Theme: Scholarly Inquiry & Investigation
Student: ________________
Date: __________
Target Score: ______
Mastery: ___ / 10
51. Emulate v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To match or surpass an achievement, typically by imitation.
Ex: Young biographers sought to emulate her rigorous investigative standard.
Syn: imitate, mirror | Ant: reject, shun
My Note: ______________________________________
52. Engender v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Ex: Transparent institutional policies engender enduring trust among patrons.
Syn: breed, produce | Ant: quell, extinguish
My Note: ______________________________________
53. Ephemeral adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Lasting for a very short time; momentary and fleeting.
Ex: Spring blossoms in the high desert are ephemeral wonders lasting only days.
Syn: transient, fugacious | Ant: eternal, perennial
My Note: ______________________________________
54. Equivocal adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or questionable.
Ex: The spokesperson gave an equivocal reply that frustrated the press corps.
Syn: cryptic, indeterminate | Ant: unequivocal, clear
My Note: ______________________________________
55. Erudite adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Having or showing profound knowledge acquired by study; scholarly.
Ex: Her erudite dissertation illuminated overlooked themes in ancient epic poetry.
Syn: learned, scholarly | Ant: uneducated, ignorant
My Note: ______________________________________
56. Esoteric adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Likely to be understood by only a small, specialized circle.
Ex: Theoretical astrophysics deals with esoteric hypotheses regarding dark energy.
Syn: abstruse, arcane | Ant: exoteric, mainstream
My Note: ______________________________________
57. Eulogy n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: A speech or writing that praises someone highly, typically deceased.
Ex: The tribute opened with a moving eulogy highlighting the doctor's service.
Syn: panegyric, encomium | Ant: vilification, diatribe
My Note: ______________________________________
58. Exacerbate v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Ex: Cutting maintenance funds will only exacerbate structural deterioration.
Syn: aggravate, inflame | Ant: soothe, mitigate
My Note: ______________________________________
59. Exemplary adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Ex: Her exemplary ethical conduct set a standard for all incoming laboratory interns.
Syn: commendable, ideal | Ant: blameworthy, subpar
My Note: ______________________________________
60. Exonerate v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To absolve someone from blame or criminal wrongdoing.
Ex: Rigorous archival research helped exonerate the discredited historian.
Syn: vindicate, acquit | Ant: incriminate, convict
My Note: ______________________________________
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Unit 7 • Words 61–70
Theme: Practicality, Strategy & Style
Student: ________________
Date: __________
Target Score: ______
Mastery: ___ / 10
61. Expedient adj. / n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
Ex: Settling out of court was politically expedient, though justice was compromised.
Syn: pragmatic, advantageous | Ant: principled, unfeasible
My Note: ______________________________________
62. Extraneous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Irrelevant or unrelated to the primary subject at hand.
Ex: Eliminating extraneous details made the lab report far more persuasive.
Syn: peripheral, immaterial | Ant: germane, relevant
My Note: ______________________________________
63. Fastidious adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy, order, and detail.
Ex: His fastidious cataloging preserved thousands of delicate herbarium specimens.
Syn: meticulous, scrupulous | Ant: slipshod, careless
My Note: ______________________________________
64. Fervid adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Intensely enthusiastic, passionate, or deeply emotional.
Ex: The reformer delivered a fervid speech that ignited widespread support.
Syn: ardent, impassioned | Ant: apathetic, dispassionate
My Note: ______________________________________
65. Florid adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Elaborately or excessively intricate, decorated, or complicated.
Ex: The brief suffered from florid prose when lean, factual syntax was required.
Syn: ornate, baroque | Ant: plain, austere
My Note: ______________________________________
66. Foster v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To encourage or promote the growth, development, or emergence of something.
Ex: Small seminar discussions foster critical debate better than mass lectures.
Syn: nurture, cultivate | Ant: impede, suppress
My Note: ______________________________________
67. Frugal adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Sparing or economical with regard to money, resources, or food.
Ex: A frugal budget allowed the research institute to sustain programs without layoffs.
Syn: thrifty, provident | Ant: extravagant, profligate
My Note: ______________________________________
68. Gratuitous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Uncalled for; lacking justification; unearned or gratuitously added.
Ex: The reviewer objected to the movie's gratuitous cruelty and hollow melodrama.
Syn: unwarranted, baseless | Ant: justified, necessary
My Note: ______________________________________
69. Gullible adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Easily persuaded to believe something; naive and unsuspicious.
Ex: Gullible investors surrendered fortunes to unregulated crypto pyramid schemes.
Syn: credulous, trusting | Ant: cynical, skeptical
My Note: ______________________________________
70. Hackneyed adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal.
Ex: Political advertisements too frequently rely on hackneyed patriotic slogans.
Syn: clichéd, trite | Ant: fresh, novel
My Note: ______________________________________
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Unit 8 • Words 71–80
Theme: Character, Attitude & Change
Student: ________________
Date: __________
Target Score: ______
Mastery: ___ / 10
71. Haughty adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Arrogantly superior, contemptuous, and disdainful of others.
Ex: His haughty dismissal of junior colleagues alienated the entire laboratory team.
Syn: supercilious, imperious | Ant: humble, modest
My Note: ______________________________________
72. Immutable adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Unchanging over time; unable to be modified or altered.
Ex: Although statutory laws adapt, fundamental human rights remain immutable.
Syn: unalterable, enduring | Ant: variable, mutable
My Note: ______________________________________
73. Impervious adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Not allowing fluid through; completely unaffected or undisturbed by.
Ex: The lead negotiator stood impervious to aggressive threats from the opposition.
Syn: impenetrable, immune | Ant: vulnerable, susceptible
My Note: ______________________________________
74. Impetuous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Acting or done quickly without thought, deliberation, or care.
Ex: An impetuous order to attack an entrenched fortress led to heavy casualties.
Syn: impulsive, rash | Ant: deliberate, circumspect
My Note: ______________________________________
75. Inchoate adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Just begun and so not fully formed, organized, or developed.
Ex: At this early stage, the startup plan remained an inchoate concept on napkins.
Syn: nascent, rudimentary | Ant: mature, developed
My Note: ______________________________________
76. Indifferent adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Having no sympathy, interest, or concern; unconcerned; mediocre.
Ex: Nature remains entirely indifferent to the triumphs and tragedies of humankind.
Syn: apathetic, unconcerned | Ant: passionate, engaged
My Note: ______________________________________
77. Indigenous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular ecosystem or land.
Ex: The biologist documented several flora species indigenous solely to Madagascar.
Syn: native, endemic | Ant: exotic, alien
My Note: ______________________________________
78. Indolent adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; habitual avoidance of work.
Ex: The warm summer afternoon encouraged an indolent haze over the quiet village.
Syn: slothful, lethargic | Ant: industrious, diligent
My Note: ______________________________________
79. Inevitable adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Ex: With sea levels continuing to rise, coastal infrastructure overhaul became inevitable.
Syn: inescapable, destined | Ant: avoidable, uncertain
My Note: ______________________________________
80. Innocuous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Not harmful, offensive, or injurious; completely harmless.
Ex: What began as an innocuous clarification ignited a fierce political controversy.
Syn: benign, innocuous | Ant: noxious, deleterious
My Note: ______________________________________
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Unit 9 • Words 81–90
Theme: Insight, Evaluation & Complexity
Student: ________________
Date: __________
Target Score: ______
Mastery: ___ / 10
81. Insidious adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with severely harmful effects.
Ex: Lead poisoning is an insidious menace that accumulates unnoticed in water pipes.
Syn: stealthy, treacherous | Ant: straightforward, benign
My Note: ______________________________________
82. Intrepid adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Fearless; adventurous; dauntless in facing danger.
Ex: The intrepid photojournalist documented war zones to bring atrocities to light.
Syn: valiant, heroic | Ant: cowardly, faint-hearted
My Note: ______________________________________
83. Juxtapose v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To place contrasting elements side by side to emphasize differences.
Ex: The essay juxtaposed Gilded Age mansions with overcrowded tenement tenements.
Syn: contrast, collate | Ant: isolate, separate
My Note: ______________________________________
84. Laconic adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming blunt.
Ex: Known for his laconic style, the captain answered complex questions with single words.
Syn: terse, pithy | Ant: verbose, garrulous
My Note: ______________________________________
85. Lucid adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Expressed clearly and easy to comprehend; completely rational.
Ex: The professor provided a lucid explanation of relativity that even novices understood.
Syn: coherent, intelligible | Ant: muddled, obscure
My Note: ______________________________________
86. Magnanimous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Generous or forgiving, especially toward a defeated rival or adversary.
Ex: After winning the bitter election, the governor was magnanimous in her victory speech.
Syn: benevolent, chivalrous | Ant: vindictive, petty
My Note: ______________________________________
87. Malleable adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape; easily influenced.
Ex: Pure gold is remarkably malleable, allowing artisans to hammer it into fine leaf.
Syn: pliable, ductile | Ant: brittle, intractable
My Note: ______________________________________
88. Meticulous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Showing immense attention to detail; very precise and thorough.
Ex: The conservator’s meticulous restoration revived colors hidden beneath centuries of soot.
Syn: painstaking, fastidious | Ant: sloppy, haphazard
My Note: ______________________________________
89. Mitigate v. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: To make something bad, painful, or severe less serious or intense.
Ex: Upgrading building codes helped mitigate casualties when the tremor struck.
Syn: alleviate, attenuate | Ant: exacerbate, aggravate
My Note: ______________________________________
90. Mundane adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Lacking interest or excitement; ordinary; earthly rather than heavenly.
Ex: Even celebrated astronauts spend hours completing mundane system maintenance checks.
Syn: prosaic, humdrum | Ant: extraordinary, exotic
My Note: ______________________________________
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Unit 10 • Words 91–100
Theme: High-Yield Mastery Capstone
Total Progress: 100 / 100 Words
Final Mastered: ____
Target SAT: ____
Review Complete: [ ] Verified
91. Nebulous adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: In the form of a cloud or haze; indistinct, vague, or ill-defined.
Ex: The politician offered nebulous campaign promises without providing concrete budgets.
Syn: ambiguous, hazy | Ant: precise, distinct
My Note: ______________________________________
92. Nonchalant adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.
Ex: She wore a nonchalant smile even as cameras flashed throughout the interrogation.
Syn: unruffled, blithe | Ant: anxious, agitated
My Note: ______________________________________
93. Obsequious adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Obedient or attentive to an excessive, subservient, or fawning degree.
Ex: Sycophantic aides offered obsequious praise to gain promotion within the cabinet.
Syn: servile, sycophantic | Ant: domineering, assertive
My Note: ______________________________________
94. Obstinate adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen action despite reason.
Ex: Despite compelling clinical counterevidence, the obstinate executive held firm.
Syn: intractable, stubborn | Ant: amenable, compliant
My Note: ______________________________________
95. Opulent adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.
Ex: The palace ballroom was opulent, lined with gold gilt and crystal chandeliers.
Syn: sumptuous, palatial | Ant: impoverished, austere
My Note: ______________________________________
96. Ostentatious adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Ex: His ostentatious displays of diamond watches alienated his thrifty partners.
Syn: pretentious, showy | Ant: modest, understated
My Note: ______________________________________
97. Parsimonious adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Extremely unwilling to spend money or expend resources; stingy.
Ex: The parsimonious board refused to fund basic upgrades for lab safety gear.
Syn: miserly, penurious | Ant: generous, lavish
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98. Pragmatic adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical factors.
Ex: A pragmatic compromise ended months of gridlock between municipal factions.
Syn: utilitarian, sensible | Ant: idealistic, quixotic
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99. Prolific adj. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Producing much fruit, foliage, or many artistic or intellectual works.
Ex: The prolific essayist published dozens of influential papers during her career.
Syn: productive, fecund | Ant: barren, unproductive
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100. Transient adj. / n. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Def: Lasting only for a short time; impermanent; staying only briefly.
Ex: Analysts noted that the temporary market slump was transient rather than structural.
Syn: fleeting, transitory | Ant: permanent, enduring
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