Junior Vocabulary 1

The vocabulary words provided for you this year are compiled from a list of words commonly found on the SAT as well as words used in the literary titles that are assigned for you to read throughout the course of the academic year in English.

Write a definition for each of the following words, include the word’s part of speech and compose an original sentence which demonstrates your understanding of the word’s meaning and use.

1.  abase
2.  abominate
3.  abrade
4.  actuate
5.  bauble
6.  candor
7.  decorous
8.  effulgence
9. frugal
10. fulminate
11. germane
12. junta
13. knavery
14. posit
15. somnolent