English IV ACT/SAT Vocabulary Review #1

received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.

extremely large

obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means

put an end to (a rebellion), typically by the use of force; subdue or silence someone

a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession

very eager or curious to hear or see something.

in a state of pitiful or moral ignorance, typically owing to a lack of opportunity

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.

(of a situation or occurrence) act as a warning of (something bad)

disturb the composure of; unsettle

marked by speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial means

the act of giving or leaving something by will

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters

a stupid person

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life)

an unrefined, ill-mannered person

calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

flamboyant confidence of style or manner

connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity

sentimental in a feeble or sickly way

(of a person or the atmosphere at a particular time or place) be uncomfortably hot

extremely stupid or foolish

make a concerted or violent attack on

suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at

a small, short-tailed game bird resembling a small partridge

publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

turn away (one's eyes or thoughts); prevent

append or add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document

disturb the composure of; unsettle

drink (something, especially an alcoholic drink) heartily