11th Grade SAT Vocabulary List Four
1. Aesthetic adj. concerning art or beauty
She paid great attention to the aesthetic qualities of her home décor.
2. Expedite v. to quicken
The invention of airplanes has expedited the way in which people travel.
3. Derision n. contempt
Johnny had intense derision for the teacher that failed him twice.
4. Drone v. to talk on and on in a dull way
The professor droned on and on about the wonders of modern science, putting some students to
sleep.
5. Languid adj. slow and listless
The languid presentation was so boring many people left early.
6. Philistine n. one who lacks culture or taste
The people from Philista, an ancient civilization of the 14th century, were labeled philistine because
they lacked intellectual and artistic values.
7. Virulent adj. harmful
The snake’s venom was extremely virulent; one bite could kill you.
8. Parsimony n. stinginess
Children’s parsimony, when it comes to candy and toys, is infamous.
9. Profuse adj. very abundant; overflowing
She has a profuse collection of designer shoes, having one pair to match every outfit in her closet.
10. Acuity n. sharpness of mind
The teacher exclaimed, “The acuity of that student is amazing; he never misses a test question!”
11. Dogmatic adj. stubbornly opinionated
It does not pay to argue with dogmatic people because you can never convince them of your point.
12. Enigma n. a mystery, riddle
It has been said that women are an enigma that men will never figure out.
13. Censure v. severely criticize; blame
Sue’s parents constantly censured her until she couldn’t stand it any longer and ran away.
14. Cacophonous adj. harsh sounding
His piano playing was so cacophonous that people held their hands over their ears during the
recital.
15. Conciliate v. make compatible; reconcile
A marriage counselor oftentimes must play the intermediary and conciliate angry spouses.