English 4 SAT Vocabulary Words Lesson 2

adj. powerless; lacking strengh Sentence: Without the gun, he felt impotent. Synonyms: helpless, weak Antonyms: powerful, strong

n. an exact opposite; an opposite extreme Sentence: Love is the antithesis of hate. Synonyms: reverse, other side Antonyms: same

n. whirlpool; turbulence; agitated state of mind Sentence: His emotions were like a maelstrom, and he couldn't decide what course to follow. Synonyms: confusion, disorder Antonyms: order

n. a correction Sentence: The last editon of the book contains many emendations. Synonyms: improvement, change, editing

n. embarrassment; a complete loss of courage Sentence: Joanne had never felt such chagrin as when she fell into the mud puddle in front of her fiance's family. Synonyms: shame, letdown Antonyms: joy, truimph

n. a showy but useless thing Sentence: John had to find some kind of bauble to give Mary for Christmas. Synonyms: trinket, whatnot, novelty

adj. very sheer and light Sentence: The diaphanous gown was beautiful, but Gloria wasn't sure she had the nerve to wear it. Synonyms: transparent, clear, thin Antonyms: opaque, thick

n. a complicated network of winding passages; a maze Sentence: The mice were made to run through a labyrinth in order to reach their food. Synonyms: transparent, clear, thin Antonyms: opaque, thick

v. to look at or think about with great satisfaction Sentence: The track team gloated, over their latest victory. Synonyms: celebrate, rejoice Antonyms: be sad, sympathize

n. a barrier; obstruction Sentence: The supervisor wouldn't be an impediment, to her advancement. Synonyms: handicap, holdup Antonyms: help , aid, support

adj. savage; brutal Sentence: He took a bestial, delight in tormenting the captive slaves. Synonyms: brutish, cruel, vile Antonyms: kind, nice

adj. worn out; barren Sentence: Although worn down by age and a life of hard wrok, the man was far from effete. Synonyms: exhausted, weak, burnt out Antonyms: tireless, capable

n. a fragment Sentence: The doctor pulled a shard of glass from the girl's arm. Synonyms: piece, bit, portion

adj. mild; tasteless; dull Sentence: His bland manner had a calming effect on the children. Synonyms: smooth, agreeable, unexciting Antonyms: exciting, thrilling

n. a total rejection of established laws; refusing to believe Sentence: Nihilism rejects established laws and order, but it offers nothing in their place. Synonyms: disbelief, rejection, lawlessness Antonyms: obedience, faith, belief