Middle School SAT Vocabulary

List 3

List 3 WordsArbitrary

Bias

Captivate

Delegate

Eloquent

HeadstrongImmerseLethargic MeagerVindictive

Study the definitions, synonyms, & antonyms, and know how to use them in a sentence.

Arbitrary

(adj) decided or arranged without any reason or plan, often unfairlyHis arbitrary plan left many people unhappy with his decision. Synonyms: random, chance, uninformedAntonyms: systematic, logicalAlso: arbitrate, arbitrarily

Bias

(n) an opinion about whether a person, group, or idea is good or bad which influences how you deal with itThe mayor was completely biased against the teens and shut down the skate park.Synonyms: prejudice, partiality, unfairnessAntonyms: impartiality, mindednessAlso: biased

Captivate

(v) to attract someone very much and hold their attentionThe model captivated the attention of the audience. Synonyms: enthrall, fascinate, mesmerizeAntonym: repelAlso: captive, captivating

Delegate

(v) to give part of your power or work to someone in a lower position than you; choose someone to do a particular job, or to be a representative of a group When she became overwhelmed with the amount of work, she delegated the task to her secretary. Synonyms: appoint, allocate, assignAntonyms: retain, keepAlso: delegated, delegating

Eloquent

(adj) able to express your ideas and opinions well, especially to influence othersThe candidate was an eloquent speaker and many people voted for her. Synonyms: articulate, expressive, stirringAntonyms: mumbling, tongue-tied Also: eloquently

Headstrong

(adj) very determined to do what you want, even when people advise against itWe told him it was dangerous, but he was headstrong and he did it anyway. Synonyms: willful, determined, stubbornAntonyms: cautious, docileAlso: headstrongly

Immerse

(v) to become completely involved in an activity; to completely cover someone or something in a liquidI was so hot I immersed my whole body in the cold lake. Synonyms: engross, engage, occupyAntonym: boreAlso: immersion, immersed

Lethargic

(adj) feeling as if you have no energy and no interest in doing anythingWhen I had the flu I was very lethargic and could barely get out of bed. Synonyms: sluggish, tired, wearyAntonym: energeticAlso: lethargy

Meager

(adj) too small and much less than you needThe meager portions of food left me hungry. Synonyms: insufficient, inadequate, skimpy Antonym: plentifulAlso: meagerly,

meagerness

Vindictive

(adj) unreasonably cruel and unfair toward someone who has harmed youShe was so vindictive that after we pranked her, she slashed our tires. Synonyms: bitter, mean, spiteful Antonyms: merciful, kindAlso: vindicate,

vindictiveness

Assignment-List 3

Using at least four of the words, create a picture that illustrates the definitions.

Label the pictures with the word.

You MUST use them correctly in order to receive credit.

It’s best to choose the words that you need to study.

List 3 Review

Click on each antonym for the correct answer.

Click on the picture on the word slides to take you back to the review.

List 3 Review

Docile Bore Plentiful Kind Mumbling

RetainOpen-Minded

Repel Energetic Logical