SAT Vocab Lesson 9

Question 1

misnomer

Answer 1

(n) a name wrongly or mistakenly applied

Question 2

missive

Answer 2

(n) a letter or written message

Question 3

mnemonics

Answer 3

(n) a technique or system of improving the memory

Question 4

moribund

Answer 4

(adj) on the point of dying; having little or no life force left

Question 5

morose

Answer 5

(adj) having a sullen or gloomy disposition

Question 6

munificence

Answer 6

(n) giving characterized by generous motives

Question 7

nefarious

Answer 7

(adj) wicked in the extreme

Question 8

neophyte

Answer 8

(n) a beginner; novice

Question 9

nonchalant

Answer 9

(adj) without enthusiasm; not showing interest; showing cool lack of concern; casually indifferent

Question 10

nonpareil

Answer 10

(adj) one of unequaled excellence; unrivaled; peerless

Question 11

nuance

Answer 11

(n) a subtle distinction or variation

Question 12

obdurate

Answer 12

(adj) not easily moved to pity or sympathy; hardhearted

Question 13

obfuscate

Answer 13

(v) to cloud over; obscure; make dark or unclear

Question 14

obliterate

Answer 14

(v) to blot out, leaving no trace; to do away with

Question 15

oblique

Answer 15

(adj) not straightforward; indirect; underhanded

Question 16

obsequious

Answer 16

(adj) much too willing to serve or obey; fawning

Question 17

obsolescence

Answer 17

(n) the condition or process of gradually falling into disuse

Question 18

obstreperous

Answer 18

(adj) noisy, boisterous, or unruly, especially in resisting or opposing

Question 19

obstinate

Answer 19

(adj) perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion

Question 20

odious

Answer 20

(adj) arousing or deserving hatred or loathing; disgusting; offensive

Question 21

olfactory

Answer 21

(adj) of or pertaining to the sense of smell

Question 22

omnipotent

Answer 22

(adj) possessed of unlimited and universal power

Question 23

omniscient

Answer 23

(adj) possessed of unlimited or infinite knowledge

Question 24

onerous

Answer 24

(adj) burdensome or oppressive

Question 25

opacity

Answer 25

(n) the state, quality, or degree of being opaque

Question 26

opaque

Answer 26

(adj) not letting light pass through; not transparent or translucent

Question 27

opportunist

Answer 27

(n) one who takes advantage of circumstances to gain desired goals

Question 28

opprobrium

Answer 28

(n) the disgrace or infamy attached to conduct viewed as grossly shameful

Question 29

opulence

Answer 29

(n) wealth; affluence

Question 30

oratory

Answer 30

(n) the art of public speaking