Middle School SAT Vocabulary

List 6

List 6 WordsAmiableGratisImpartialJadedMellow

NonchalantParodyRemorse TriteZany

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

Amiable

(adj) friendly and easy to like

She is so amiable and always makes friends wherever we go.

Synonyms: sociable, agreeable

Antonyms: unfriendly, disagreeable

Also: Amicable

Gratis (adj/adv) done or given without paymentThe dinner was gratis because the order

was wrong, and the food was cold. Synonyms: free, complimentary, costlessAntonyms: restricted, costlyAlso: gratuitous

Impartial (adj) not involved in a particular

situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or advice

The judge is impartial in a trial and must hear both sides before making a decision.

Synonyms: neutral, fair, unbiasedAntonyms: influenced, partial Also: impartiality

Jaded (adj) someone who is no longer

interested in or excited by something, usually because they have experienced too much of it.

After traveling the world, the drummer is very jaded and finds it boring.

Synonyms: world-weary, fed-upAntonyms: fresh, enthusiasticAlso: jadedly, jadedness

Mellow (adj) not bright, loud, harsh, or strong

in flavor; not strictMy uncle is very mellow. It takes a lot

to get him angry. Synonyms: relaxed, soften, calmAntonym: riled-upAlso: mellowed

Nonchalant (adj) behaving calmly and not seeming

interested in or worried about anythingHe nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders

and walked away because he did not want the class to think he cared about his low grade.

Synonyms: casual, offhand, coolAntonym: concernedAlso: nonchalance, nonchalantly

Parody (n) a piece of writing, music,

or an action that copies someone or something in a humorous way

The comedian writes many parodies that always make the audience laugh.

Synonyms: imitation, satire, caricature

Also: parodies

Remorse (n) a strong feeling of being sorry

that you did something bad or wrong

He felt remorse after he stole the laptop from the library.

Synonyms: regret, sorrow, repentance

Antonyms: happiness, satisfaction

Also: remorseful

Trite

(adj) a remark or idea that is boring, not new, and insincere

The trite comment has been used so many times it’s not even funny anymore.

Synonyms: stale, tired, worn Antonym: originalAlso: tritely

Zany (adj) crazy or unusual in an amusing way It’s certain that she will wear a zany

costume to the movie premiere. Synonyms: wacky, screwy, silly,

unconventional Antonym: seriousAlso: zaniest

Assignment-List 6

Using at least five of the words, write a fictional journal entry about something funny that happened.

You MUST use them correctly in order to receive credit.

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

List 6 Review

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List 6 Review

Amiable Gratis Impartial Jaded Mellow

Nonchalant Parody Remorse Trite Zany