3000 Common SAT Vocabulary (1)

a. too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged

n. a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

v. imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions

a. prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation

n. a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

v. bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve

n. close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance

v. be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of

v. take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive

v. acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use

n. inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding

a. randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle

n. someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue;  one having the power to make authoritative decisions

n. covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place

n. public records; place where public records are kept

n. operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment

v. set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement

v. stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody

n. overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

a. arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others