Week 4 SAT Words

January 10th-14th

absolution: forgivenessThis trio of

criminals will need absolution for the crimes they will commit.

acme: highest point, summit

Dogberry is the acme of a bumbling local constable.

bellicose: warlikeThe bellicose

Viking went on a rampage shortly after this photo was taken.

blithe: joyousMargaret is a

blithe young lady, fond of laughter and a good party.

cacophony: a disagreeable or harsh combination of sounds

A cacophony erupted it the cafeteria during the sword fighting lesson—it hurt the ears of many of the fighters.

(Note the pained expression of the shaggy haired blonde kid.)

capacious: roomyThe members

of Leonato’s household live in a capacious villa.

denizen: inhabitant

The denizens of Messina are a motley crew.

disdain: scornBenedick has

nothing but disdain for the majority of women. (Claudio, conversely, loves the ladies.)

commendation: praiseThe girls received

commendation from their teacher for their willingness to dress up so character-appropriately for the tea party.

diabolical: characteristic of the devilThe diabolical Francois

was busy making plans for the destruction of American society. (His plans involved berets, extensive use of mustaches, and cheese. Lots of it. Pity the lactose intolerant.)