11th Grade SAT Vocabulary

adj. an evil design or plan Synonyms: scheme; trick; plot Antonyms: Ex. Once again, the superhero foiled the machinations of the evil scientist.

adj. having a negative effect; insulting Synonyms: rude; unpleasant; uncomplimentary Antonyms: praising; positive; complimentary; Ex. Lenny resigned after overhearing his coworkers' pejorative remarks.

n. an omen or sign Synonyms: warning; signal; portent Antonyms: Ex. Too many, the black cat is a harbinger of bad luck.

adj. suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female Synonyms: marital; pre-wedding; spousal Antonyms: divorce Ex. In six years, she grew from a skinny twelve-year-old to a nubile young woman.

adj. wise; full of knowledge Synonyms: smart; knowing; intelligent Antonyms: ignorant; stupid; unwise Ex. Everyone sought advice from the sapient monk who lived on the mountain.

adj. imaginary; fantastic Synonyms: wild; unreal; absurd; illusionary Antonyms: practical; plain; ordinary Ex. Little Tina had a chimerical notion that rabbits lived in trees.

n. one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering Synonyms: wild; unreal; absurd; illusionary Antonyms: practical; plain; ordinary Ex. Sue accused her friend of being a masochist because he refused to go to the doctor despite his broken toes.

n. diplomacy; tact; artful management (know-how) Synonyms: skill; quickness; cunning Antonyms: ignorance; plain; ordinary Ex. The diplomat had the finesse to deal with the troublesome nation.

adj. different; dissimilar Synonyms: assorted; varied; diverse Antonyms: homogeneous; similar; identical Ex. The platoon was a heterogeneous group of young men from various backgrounds.

adj. choosing from various sources Synonyms: selective; varied; diverse Antonyms: narrow; specific; unvaried Ex. The eclectic furnishings wee from many different nations and historical periods.

adj. impressive; showy; magnificent Synonyms: stately; imposing; vast Antonyms: humble; small;moderate Ex. The young couple could not afford the grandiose home, so they found a smaller house.

n. clothing; garments Synonyms: apparel; imposing; vast Antonyms: humble; small;moderate Ex. The young couple could not afford the grandiose home, so they found a smaller house.

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