ACT/SAT vocabulary

Kim thinks she looked attractive, but everyone else thinks she looks emaciated.

If you turn in a slipshod project for your final assignment, you will probably not pass the class.

Climate change has several deleterious consequences including the damaging onslaught of severe weather events.

Not wanting to interrupt Paul's speech, George tried to cough discreetly.

The discussion revolved around intangible qualities like respect and self-confidence.

Mark won't be elected class president because ofhis slovenly appearance.

Scientists now realize that the brain is very plastic; the neurons adapt and change as circumstances change.

Because he is so charismatic, Mr. Frederick was chosen to facilitate the exercise.

There was an incessant tread of feet wearing down the rough stones making them smooth and glossy.

She got in trouble for her flagrant disregard of school rules.

We feel that those are two discrete functions which should not be considered together.

He was sent to trial and condemned to hard labor.

Ty is an assiduous note taker. Throughout the class, I can hear him typing the teacher's words into his laptop.

That boring speaker is not known for his brevity.

When he saw that somebody had some problems with his work, he used to saunter away, not wanting to be bothered.

My family rarely thinks ahead; all of my best memories are of spontaneous outings.

We would like to incorporate games into this year's picnic.