SAT VocabularyIntermediate Level

List 1

List 1 WordsAbductAdhereAspireBlemis

hDeface

NocturnalPerplexSalutatio

nWhimsica

lWrath

Study the definitions, synonyms, & antonyms, and know how to use them in a sentence.

Abduct(v) to kidnap or take by forceThe abduction of the child from his

home caused widespread panic in the small town.

Synonym: captureAntonym: rescueAlso: abducted, abduction

Adhere(v) to hold firmly to or stick to

somethingI will always adhere to what I believe

in, even when others don’t agree.Synonyms: glue, clingAntonym: loosenAlso: adhesive, adhering

Aspire(v) to seek to accomplish a goalShe aspires to sing on Broadway

one day. Synonyms: desire, hopeAntonym: detestAlso: aspiring, aspiration

Blemish(n) a flaw that tarnishes the

appearance of somethingThe tardy left a blemish on my perfect

attendance record. Synonyms: imperfection, markAntonyms: clear, beautyAlso: blemishes

Deface(v) to ruin the appearance ofThe principal suspended them for

defacing the statue. Synonyms: injure, violateAntonyms: rebuild, protectAlso: defacing

Nocturnal(adj) relating to something that occurs

at nightLegends about vampires claim the

immortal beings are nocturnal. Synonyms: night, nighttime Antonyms: day, diurnal

Perplex(v) to confuse or make difficultI became perplexed when my

algebra teacher used negative numbers.

Synonym: complex Antonym: easyAlso: perplexed, perplexing

Salutation(n) a formal greetingWe always write salutations

to say hello in our letters to the soldiers.

Synonym: welcomeAntonym: farewellAlso: salutes

Whimsical(adj) fanciful or fantasy-likeThe whimsical girl had

daydreams about unicorns and knights.

Synonyms: romantic, impracticalAntonyms: realistic, practicalAlso: whimsy

Wrath(n) anger and feelings of revengeAfter his father was killed by the mob,

the son was full of wrath and vowed revenge.

Synonyms: fury, outrageAntonyms: patience, calmness

Assignment-List 1

Using at least five of the words from this week’s list, write a short story that is only as long as one side of a paper.

Underline or highlight the words that you use.

You MUST use them correctly in order to receive credit.

It’s best to choose the words that you need to study.

List 1 Review

Click on each synonym for the correct answer.

Click on the picture on the word slides to take you back to the review.

List 1 Review

Flaw Fury Fantasy-like

Formal greeting Confuse

Violate Night Glue Capture Hope