Lesson 3 Vocabulary

Tyler Toomey
NCVPS : SAT Prep
Apathy
• Adjective
• Absence or
suppression of
passion, emotion
or excitement;
indifference

[ The picture shows an unanswered

phone, suggesting that the companies
are apathetic about customer service. ]
Diverse

[ The colors in a gradient are

diverse. ]

• Adjective
• Composed of different elements or
qualities; unlike
Enigma
• Adjective
• A perplexing or inexplicable
occurrence; a baffling problem,
situation or person

[ The Rubik's Cube is a very

challenging mind puzzle.]
 Gratuitous

• Adjective
• Given without recompense or
benefit; voluntary

[ The picture soldiers who voluntarily

risk their lives for the sake of others. ]
 Incessant
• Adjective
• Continuing without interruption;
constant
[ Time never ends and is never interrupted. ]
Jocular

• Adjective
• Jovial and playful; humorous; full of
fun

[ The clown in the picture is a symbol of humor and playfulness]

Kindle

• Verb
• To set a fire; to arouse or excite

[ The picture shows a fire. ]

Ludicrous
• Adjective
• Causing or deserving
laughter because of
absurdity

[ The sign is absurd because 2 ½ MPH is

illogical, and the thought is humorous.]
Provocative
[ Disney World is a major
source of excitement for
children around the world.]

• Adjective
• Serving or tending to stimulate of
excite
  
Superficial

• Adjective
• On the surface; concerned only with
the obvious; apparent rather than
real

[ The picture shows the water surface. ]