SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Literary Words
Here you will learn some English literary words, such as "connive", "pathos", "semblance", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.
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an ability or skill that has been developed through training or practice
knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of experience or study
very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous
the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold
fair in judgment or treatment
condemned to suffer or face misfortune as a result of supernatural punishment
demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with
the clothes or attire that someone wears, often chosen for a specific occasion or purpose
a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals
yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors
a tightly packed or clustered group or mass
a meal with fine food, typically for many people, celebrating a special event
a short, thick, coarse hair growing naturally on an animal or person
a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order
a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing
to manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully
to be pulled along by a leading force
a person who regularly enjoys drinking alcohol, often seen indulging in social settings
a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained
deviating from what is considered conventional or expected
lacking freshness or excitement due to overuse, age, or repetition
showing a formal stiffness, often without a natural flow
the forward part of a ship or boat, typically pointed and leading ahead through the water
to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed
to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit
a person who signs a bond to guarantee another's fulfillment of obligations
to move clumsily or struggle while walking
a large crowd of people gathered closely together
to search a place thoroughly, often in a rough or disorderly manner, especially with the intention of stealing or causing damage
to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance
to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation
the state of being unhappy and despairing
characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance
to treat someone disrespectfully by showing a lack of attention or consideration
a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral
a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement
to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone
to wait for something or someone
in a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
impressive and great in size
to travel or proceed on a course, especially slowly or indirectly
to fail to be successful or make any progress
to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain
a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning
(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past
related to a state of intense or suppressed anger that is simmering beneath the surface, often not openly expressed
reckless and willing to do dangerous things
a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood
to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact
in a manner that is dishonorable, mean, or morally low
to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime
permission or authorization to do something
to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner
to lose consciousness temporarily, often due to strong emotion, heat, or exhaustion
a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decoration or tribute
to spoil, harm, or destroy something, such as a plant, crop, or place, typically due to disease, pests, or unfavorable conditions
(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict
the leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested
a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy
describing someone or something having qualities associated with prophecy or foresight
used to indicate that something will happen or be done soon, without delay
a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance
to clearly express or show a feeling, quality, or attitude through words, actions, or appearance
a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something
in a manner that lacks good judgment or discretion
wearing clothes, especially in a particular manner or material
a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served, often for socializing
to disagree or deny that something is true
