| Learning new words doesn't just help your SAT and
ACT scores. Knowing the right words helps you write better, read better - and say
exactly what you mean. Great stuff. Here are a few new words
to add to your repertoire, and get you started.
We have many great strategies for building your ability with words in
the Newton's Window Workbook: Raising
Scores on the SAT, ACT, and PSAT Without Prep Classes.
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List #1
taciturn - not talkative, naturally silent. -(adj)
My taciturn uncle sees no reason to go into detail about his good
news. He lets his smile suffice
proximity - nearness (n)
Because of the proximity of the flames to our tent, we kept
the water buckets ready.
incongruous - not fitting (adj)
The tennis shoes looked incongruous with the
business suit.
emulate - to strive to equal or excel (v)
When she entertained, she tried to emulate
her older sister's graciousness and style.
disdain - to scorn, (v), contempt (n)
His disdain for his roommate's choice
of music was apparent before he uttered a word.
supercilious - excessively proud, disdainfully superior (adj)
How could someone so supercilious
and haughty expect to win a popular election? She believes she is superior to everyone who
would vote for her, and hasn't hesitated to let us know.
vilify- to defame or slander someone (v)
We thought he came to praise his partner,
but instead he vilified him.
Get a notebook for writing down these and other words as you
learn them. Carry it with you in your notebook or purse, and use it to keep your new
words in one place. You can glance at it when you're on hold waiting, or in a lull
in a class, or whenever.
To learn new words, - really learn them - read them, say them, close your eyes and
try to remember the meanings. Read the sentences so you get a better sense of the
meaning. It also really helps to write them. Visit them again, and check
yourself a week later to see if you remember them.
We have some great ideas for increasing your ability with words and
building your word "bank" in our Newton's
Window Workbook: Raising Scores on the SAT, ACT, and PSAT without Prep Classes.
Available in Fall, 2006. To be notified when it is
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