SAT Word Thread

[PhiPsiRuss]

When I was in high school, we reffered to certain words as "SAT words." We all know what they are.

So, here's the deal. When you hear, or think of such a word, look it up at dictionary.com or webster.com, or in a printed dictionary, and post it with its definition.

[PhiPsiRuss]

dis·cur·sive (d-skûrsv)
adj.

1. Covering a wide field of subjects; rambling.
2. Proceeding to a conclusion through reason rather than intuition.

[mmcat]

lam·baste __ (_P_)__Pronunciation Key__(lm-bst)
tr.v. Informal lam·bast·ed, lam·bast·ing, lam·bastes

1. To give a thrashing to; beat. See Synonyms at beat.
2. To scold sharply; berate.