Vocabulary for the College Bound 4

Acme

the highest point
syn: zenith, pinnacle

Apocryphal

of doubtful origin; fictitious
syn: spurious, false, erroneous

Catharsis

an extremely emotional experience

Dissipate

to waste; exhaust
syn: squander, expend

Efficacious

effective; producing the desired outcome

Ineffable

inexpressible; beyond description
syn: unexplainable

Intrinsic

of or relating to the basic nature of a thing; inherent
syn: native, natural, instinctive

Inundate

to cover with; to be overwhelmed with
syn: flood

Kudos

praise, fame, glory
syn: distinction

Maxim

fundamental principle rule; familiar statement
syn: proverb

Putrid

partially decayed or decompose; having foul smell
syn: sickening, malodorous, rotten

Revere

to regard with respect, awe, and adoration
syn: venerate, honor

Servile

submissive, slavish
syn: subservient

Superfluous

unnecessary; excessive
syn: extra, needless

Desiccate

to dry up completely