ELA SAT Vocab #1

To begin to move more quickly (vehicle or object)

Deviating from the usual; odd, weird, different, undesirable

Make something suitable for a new use or purpose; modify

To praise enthusiastically & publicly.

The arrival of a notable person or event

In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; consequently, therefore

Sudden & unexpected

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity

A person who abuses a substance or thing; enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity

Extremely bad, appalling

Accept or admit the existence or truth of something

An asset or object bought or obtained (usually by a museum or company)

Buy or obtain an object for yourself

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition; hostile

Very skilled or proficient at something

Existing as a thought or idea, but not having a physical or concrete existence

Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell

To become smaller or less intense; lessen, reduce or remove.

A place of residence, house or home

Someone who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy