PSAT Study Set Week 1

Abate

to make or become less; to end

Acute

sharp-pointed; keen of mind; sensitive; severe, as pain; very serious

Allude

to refer indirectly

Clamor

a loud outcry, uproar; a loud demand or complaint

Countenance

facial expression; face; approval, support

Exquisite

carefully or elaborately done; very beautiful, delicate; of highest quality, very intense

Grotesque

distorted or fantastic in appearance, shape, etc.; ridiculous, absurd

Incredulous

unwilling to believe; showing doubt or disbelief

Manifest

a public declaration of intention by an important person or group

Melancholy

sad and depressed; causing sadness

Prodigious

wonderful, amazing; enormous

Profound

very deep; marked by intellectual depth; deeply felt

Serene

clear, unclouded; undisturbed, calm

Singular

unique; extraordinary, remarkable; peculiar, odd

Sublime

noble, exalted; inspiring awe or admiration

Traverse

to pass over, across, or through; something that traverses or crosses, as a crossbar; extending across; designating or of draperies drawn by pulling a cord at the side

Undulate

to move or cause to move in waves; to have or cause to have a wavy form or surface

Venerate

to look upon with feelings of deep respect; revere

Visage

the face, countenance; aspect, look

Vivid

full of life, vigorous; bright, intense, as colors; strong and clear; active

Abate

to make or become less; to end

Acute

sharp-pointed; keen of mind; sensitive; severe, as pain; very serious

Allude

to refer indirectly

Clamor

a loud outcry, uproar; a loud demand or complaint

Countenance

facial expression; face; approval, support

Exquisite

carefully or elaborately done; very beautiful, delicate; of highest quality, very intense

Grotesque

distorted or fantastic in appearance, shape, etc.; ridiculous, absurd

Incredulous

unwilling to believe; showing doubt or disbelief

Manifest

a public declaration of intention by an important person or group

Melancholy

sad and depressed; causing sadness

Prodigious

wonderful, amazing; enormous

Profound

very deep; marked by intellectual depth; deeply felt

Serene

clear, unclouded; undisturbed, calm

Singular

unique; extraordinary, remarkable; peculiar, odd

Sublime

noble, exalted; inspiring awe or admiration

Traverse

to pass over, across, or through; something that traverses or crosses, as a crossbar; extending across; designating or of draperies drawn by pulling a cord at the side

Undulate

to move or cause to move in waves; to have or cause to have a wavy form or surface

Venerate

to look upon with feelings of deep respect; revere

Visage

the face, countenance; aspect, look

Vivid

full of life, vigorous; bright, intense, as colors; strong and clear; active