SAT Regular Vocabulary 11

Mores

• Customs, manners, or morals of a particular group

• A type of legal system

• A form of artistic expression

• A scientific method of inquiry

Occult

• The supernatural; pertaining to magic, astrology, etc.; mysterious, secret or hidden

• A scientific study of celestial bodies

• A form of ancient architecture

• A type of herbal medicine

Obsolete

• Out of date, no longer in use

• Currently in use and popular

• Recently updated and modern

• Frequently used in technology

Outstrip

• Surpass, exceed; be larger or better than; leave behind

• To fall short of; to lag behind

• To measure or assess; to evaluate

• To combine or merge; to unite

Notoriety

• Ill fame; the state of being well-known for a disgraceful reason

• A state of being famous for positive achievements

• A condition of being unknown or unnoticed

• A term used to describe a peaceful reputation

Obviate

• Prevent, eliminate, or make unnecessary

• Encourage or promote

• Ignore or overlook

• Complicate or confuse

Mundane

• Extraordinary, remarkable, unique

• Common, ordinary, everyday

• Rare, unusual, exceptional

• Fascinating, captivating, intriguing

Opaque

• Not allowing light to pass through; dark and unclear

• Allowing light to pass through; clear and bright

• Partially allowing light to pass through; somewhat clear

• Reflecting light; shiny and bright

Officious

• Excessively eager in giving unwanted advice or intruding where one is not wanted; meddlesome, pushy

• Showing a lack of respect; rude

• Having a strong desire for success or achievement; ambitious

• Being overly concerned with details; meticulous

Nuance

• A subtle difference in tone, meaning, expression, etc.

• A loud and clear statement

• A type of musical instrument

• A straightforward fact