SAT Vocabulary

Front

What is the definition of a maverick?

Back

A maverick is one who refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does it mean to be fastidious?

Back

To be fastidious means to be very attentive to detail; meticulous.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What part of speech is the word 'fastidious'?

Back

Adjective.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does the term 'superfluous' mean in the context of learning?

Back

Superfluous means unnecessary or more than enough, often referring to information that is not needed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

In what context might someone be described as an enigma?

Back

Someone might be described as an enigma if they are puzzling or mysterious, such as not participating in class but excelling in quizzes.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is a synonym for maverick?

Back

Rebel or nonconformist.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Provide an example of a fastidious person in a real-world context.

Back

A fastidious person might be a meticulous editor who checks every detail of a manuscript.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is the opposite of fastidious?

Back

Careless or negligent.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

How can understanding the word 'superfluous' help in academic writing?

Back

Understanding 'superfluous' can help in identifying and eliminating unnecessary information in writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is an example of a situation where something might be considered superfluous?

Back

A review of basic math concepts in a higher-level math class might be considered superfluous.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F