PSAT 8/9 Vocabulary Set #4

Besieged

verb to surround

Apparition

noun ghost

Concourse

noun a large open space where crowds gather

Daunt

verb to make afraid

Exasperated

adjective frustrated; annoyed

Contemplative

adjective expressing prolonged thought

Nonchalant

adjective calm, cool, and collective

Obdurate

adjective stubborn

Contented

adjective satisfied

Unwavering

adjective firm and determinate

Parallelism

noun corresponding in some way

Hallow

verb to make holy

Inadequate

adjective insufficient

Catalyst

noun something that speeds up an event

Auspices

noun protection or support

Aberration

noun not normal

Acerbic

adjective sharp

Adulation

noun high praise

Plebeian

noun a commoner; ordinary person

Viscount

noun a noble of varying status

Bourgeois

adjective middle class

Egret

noun a mainly white feathered bird

Fauna

noun animals

Colloquial

adjective everyday conversation

Warden

noun watchman