Sunday, November 8, 2009

11th Grade SAT Sentences

In the comments section of this post, I have put the rest of the words, definitions, and example sentences. It won't let me post up the Hangeul definitions. :(
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Miss Jones said...

38. ambiguous: open to more than one interpretation. (adj.)

I was disturbed by the ambiguous ending of ‘The Road Not Taken.’
39. ambivalent: simultaneously feeling opposing feelings, uncertain (adj.)

I broke up with him because I realized that my feelings about him were ambivalent. He deserves to be with someone who really loves him without reserve.

40. apathetic: feeling or showing little emotion (adj.)
It was hard for me to know if he enjoyed the class because he often seemed apathetic.
41. capricious: impulsive and unpredictable (adj.)

I was really hurt and confused by his capricious behavior.
42. equivocal: open to two or more interpretations and often intended to mislead; ambiguous (adj.)
We all failed her test because many of the questions were equivocal.
43. erratic: markedly inconsistent

The teachers became concerned about the student when his behavior and grades started to become erratic.
44. impetuous: suddenly and forcefully energetic or emotional, impulsive and passionate. (adj.) The students were disturbed by their teacher’s impetuous behavior.
45. impetus: an impelling force or stimulus (n.)

My literature teacher was the impetus behind my choice of career.
46. sporadic: occurring at irregular intervals, having no pattern or order in time. (adj.)
His grades were low because he studied only at sporadic intervals.
47. vacillate: to sway from one side to the other; oscillate (v.)
This morning, I vacillated between giving the 10th grade a quiz or test this week.
48. whimsical: characterized by whim, unpredictable. (adj.)
Many of the Greek tragedies are about the whimsical and fickle nature of the gods and fate.
49. flag (v.) to decline in vigor or strength, to tire, to droop
Even though they had just climbed Seobeksan, their energy did not flag and they were ready to party all night.
50. jaded: worn out, wearied (adj.)
Because I am 27, my perspective concerning love is pretty jaded. I’m not nearly as innocent or hopeful as I used to be.

Sunday, November 08, 2009

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