Expand Your Vocabulary with Intimidating Words

1. Vocabulary #3 September26

2. Intimidate(in timihdayt) Definition Sentence Use Don’t let the difficult vocabulary on the SAT intimidate you; if you study systematically, you can learn most of the words likely to appear on it. • Frighten Source: Barron’s

3. Intimidate(in timihdayt) Picture this: intimate date • An intimate date tends to intimidate her. Source: Barron’s

4. Hardy(hardee) Definition Sentence Use The first European settlers in America had to be hardy to survive the harsh winters. A football running back must be hardy enough to take repeated poundings from opposing defenders. • Strong Source: Barron’s

5. Hardy(hardee) Picture this: hard D • “Gee, this is a hard D to crack–talk about hardy!? Source: Barron’s

6. Braggart(brag ert) Definition Sentence Use Mandy’s mom turned into a bit of a braggart after her daughter made the all-state soccer team. Our soccer team has a braggart who says that no one can outshoot her from either the field or the free throw line. • Boaster Source: Barron’s

7. Braggart(brag ert) Picture this: brag art • The Brag Art Exhibition of braggart art. Source: Barron’s

8. Exalt(igzawlt) Definition Sentence Use The combat hero was exalted in his hometown when he returned home from war. When the College of Cardinals selects a Pope, he is exalted above all other Roman Catholics. • Raise in rank or dignity; praise Source: Barron’s

9. Exalt(igzawlt) Picture this: X salt • The Salt Board exalts X salt to Superior Salt Status. Source: Barron’s

10. Haughtiness(haw tee ness) Definition Sentence Use The headwaiter in the fancy French restaurant is so haughty you would think that he was not a waiter but America’s leading French cook. People generally expect royalty to behave with considerable haughtiness. • Pride; arrogance Source: Barron’s

11. Haughtiness(haw tee ness) Picture this: haw, teen S • “Haw, haw, haw – teen S has such haughtiness!” Source: Barron’s