SAT List #35 on front, 5 on back.

1. atrophy

2. authoritarian

3. aviary

4. avow

5. bane

6. barren

7. belated

8. belittle

9. bemused

10.blandishment

Guess the definition1. Over time, your muscles can atrophy from

lack of use.(v) waste away from lack of use; degenerate

2. Hitler was known as an authoritarian of the Nazi Party.(n) person who acts like a dictator; tyrant

3. The aviary held several species of parrots and toucans.(n) large enclosure confining birds

4. After his sister disappeared, Bob avow(ed) to find out what happened to her.(v) affirm; assert; declare; acknowledge

5. Writing this 100 page essay has become the bane of my existence.(n) deadly affliction; curse; plague

6. The desert’s barren landscape was unable to sustain any form of plant life.(adj) infertile; impotent

7. Emma sent her a belated birthday card and apologized for her forgetfulness.(adj) tardy; overdue

8. The evil leader loved to belittle the ideas of his followers, laughing at the incompetence he believed they possessed.(v) humiliate; tease; diminish in importance

9. The brilliant professor often had a bemused look on his face(adj) preoccupied by thought; bewildered;

perplexed

10. His obvious blandishment was an unsuccessful attempt at adulating the teacher.

(n) flattery; cajolery; enticement