Vocabulary #4

Vocabulary Lesson #4

Read the following SAT words and take the quiz at the end.

​Misogynist (Noun)

definition: someone who hates women synonym: chauvinist antonym: feminist sentence:The supervisor's misogynistic attitude led to an expensive lawsuit.

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​Abhor (verb)

definition: hate

synonym: loathe antonym: love

sentence: Professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business.

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​Bemoan (verb)

definition: express discontent or sorrow over

synonym: lament/complain antonym: celebrate/enjoy sentence: My single friends often bemoan the lack of high-quality people on the dating scene.

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​Talisman (noun)

definition: an object with magical powers to bring good luck synonym: charm antonym: jinx sentence: In many quest stories, an unlikely hero must deliver a talisman to its rightful owner.

​Placid (adjective)

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definition: not easily upset or excited synonym: calm antonym: agitated sentence:The yoga teacher's placid demeanor was soothing to the class.

Match

Match the following words from lesson #4 to their definitions

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• bemoan

• misogynist

a magical object designed to bring good luck

not easily upset

to hate

to complain bitterly

someone that hates women

• a magical object designed to bring good luck

• not easily upset

• to hate

• to complain bitterly

• someone that hates women

Multiple Choice

This image best describes

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

This image best describes

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

This image best describes

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

This image best describes

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

This image best describes

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

This image best describes

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

This image best describes

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Select

What word applies to this situation?

If you lost a job opportunity, the unfairness of a situation, or missing a deadline after putting in significant effort you would.... (two answers)

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

What word applies to this situation?

Before every big game, Daniel always wore the same necklace his grandmother gave him. He believed it brought him good luck and helped him stay focused during tough moments on the field.

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Select

What word applies to this situation?

Jasmine couldn’t stand the sight of litter in the park. It made her so upset that she spent her entire afternoon cleaning up. She always said she couldn’t understand why people would treat the environment with such disrespect.

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

What word applies to this situation?

Even though everyone around her was panicking about the upcoming exam, Maria remained calm and peaceful. She reviewed her notes with a steady focus, showing no sign of stress.

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

What word applies to this situation?

Some people were upset by the speaker’s comments because he constantly made negative remarks about women, claiming they weren’t as capable or intelligent as men. It was clear that his views were outdated and offensive.

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

Multiple Choice

What word applies to this situation?

After seeing his favorite band’s concert tickets sold out in minutes, Max couldn't help but complain to his friends about how unfair it was. He really wanted to go, and now he couldn’t stop talking about his disappointment.

• talisman

• placid

• abhor

• misogynist

• bemoan

​Let's Review!

Take out your notes or pull up the slide show with the words and definitions from lessons 1-4.

Multiple Choice

A woman who flirts to get what she wants

• sycophant

• harangue

• misogynist

• coquette

• affinity

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a talent or a skill

• affinity

• talisman

• coquette

• nefarious

• jingoistic

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overly patriotic or nationalistic

• affinity

• harangue

• coquette

• implacable

• jingoistic

Multiple Choice

Evil, wicked, criminal

• impregnable

• implacable

• placid

• pernicious

• nefarious

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to lecture at length in an aggressive way

• affinity

• harangue

• coquette

• implacable

• jingoistic

Match

Match the following SAT words to their antonyms

• sycophant

• non-sequitur

• precursor

• impregnable

• demure

rebel

support

outcome

vulnerable

obnoxious

• rebel

• support

• outcome

• vulnerable

• obnoxious

Multiple Choice

A person who uses flattery to get what they want from an authority figure

• non-sequitur

• talisman

• sycophant

• misogynist

• coquette

Multiple Choice

unable to be soothed or calmed

• affinity

• harangue

• coquette

• implacable

• jingoistic

Multiple Choice

2. Next summer Ketty and ______ will spend our holidays in Spain.

• i

• Me

• I

• my

Drag and Drop

The outspoken politician's remarks were seen as ------, causing outrage among many women. (make sure that you turn this into an adjective)

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misogynistic

misogynist

placid

talisman

bemoan

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People often ​

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the state of traffic in the city during rush hour.

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bemoan

misogynist

placid

talisman

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She wore the antique necklace as a ​

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, believing it brought her good luck.

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talisman

misogynist

placid

abhor

bemoan

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I ​

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violence in all its forms and advocate for peaceful solutions to conflicts.

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abhor

misogynist

placid

bemoan

talisman

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The lake was so ​

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that it reflected the surrounding mountains like a perfect mirror.

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placid

misogynist

bemoan

talisman

abhor

Multiple Choice

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the sentence?

The speaker's misogynistic comments were offensive to not just the women, but all attendees at the conference.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the sentence?

The speaker's placid comments were offensive to many attendees at the conference.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the sentence?

People often bemoan the high cost of living in the city.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the sentence?

Some people bemoan the pleasant weather, wishing for another hurricane.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the sentence?

He believed the rabbit's foot was a talisman to bring bad luck.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the sentence?

The turbulent lake provided a placid setting for our weekend getaway.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the sentence?

I adore cruelty to animals and support animal welfare organizations.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in the sentence?

I abhor cruelty to animals and support animal welfare organizations.

• Yes

• No

Drag and Drop

Emily, while running for class president, gave a powerful speech which silenced the her opponent's ​

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and serving as an effective challenge to the ​

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seemingly ​

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viewpoint.

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diatribe

misogynist's

impregnable

harangue

abhor

precursor

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In a ​

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disguise, the ​

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spy blew his cover and lost the precious ​

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he was supposed to transport through the ​

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fortress.

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slipshod

nefarious

talisman

impregnable

demure

implacable

placid

coquette