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Vocabulary
Research indicates that just reading a word list with meaning can impact a student's comprehension. These higher level word are great for SAT prep.
disseminate- (verb) to spread, to circulate. The girl scouts disseminated information about their bake sale.
cynicism-(noun) doubtfulness, sneering. The fortuneteller was viewed with much cynicism.
proffer- (verb). to offer, to present. He proffered his hand when he met the famous author.
interpolate- (verb) to inset, to interject. His statement was interpolated into the police report.
renege-(verb)- to default, retract. Pau lreneged during the card game by not following suit.
blatant- adj,)-flagrant, very offensive. Mikey was blatant in his disregard for the posted speed limit.
ruminate-(verb) to think deeply about, to contemplate. Madison ruminated on how to solve the complicated math problem.
amuck-(adj.) frenzied, out of control. The horse ran amuck when the fire started.
cryptic-(adj.) secretive, mysterious. Sam and James wrote each other cryptic notes which only they could understand.
flag (verb) to droop, become weak. Emily's energy flagged abour half way through the race.