SAT vocabulary is a slow build! Let's start right now. Join 200+ parents and high school students as we gain fancy vocabulary words and useful tips to CRUSH the SAT.
Isn't it ironic?
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Reader! Fact: The SAT writers take simple ideas and make them complicated with weird language and flashy jargon. So, when these same writers call someone else’s work "frustratingly dense prose,” is it not the ultimate SAT irony? I just wanted to point that out. Thanks for listening. Now, no matter what your understanding of irony, here’s a “fun” one for you. (And yes, “fun” is in quotes to signal sarcasm!) Did you notice that “frustratingly dense” is actually the clue here? Here are the definitions of these words. Let's add them to the Vocab Vault, and try to use at least one today! Authoritative: Having or showing confident, reliable knowledge; commanding respect. Opaque: Not transparent; difficult to see through or understand. Empirical: Based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory. Facile: Too easy or superficial; lacking depth or true understanding. Remember to float these at dinner, in the car, or anytime! Your SAT friend and partner, -Kate PS - The answer is B - opaque! Did you get it? Let me know! |
SAT Vocab Vault
SAT vocabulary is a slow build! Let's start right now. Join 200+ parents and high school students as we gain fancy vocabulary words and useful tips to CRUSH the SAT.
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Hello Reader SAT vocabulary, for better or for worse, is a slow build. For just about every other part of the SAT, there are certain quick-hitting strategies that can result in rapid score gains. Vocabulary, however, takes a while. My advice? Use these Vocab Vault emails to try out SAT words! Float a word a day at dinner with the family or while riding in the car. Seriously, make an effort to try to actually use these words in conversation. When it comes to a new word, if you try it, you will...