Having a rich, full vocabulary is valuable for many reasons. Academically, it is very helpful for taking standardized tests and aiding in general reading comprehension. Outside the classroom, an extensive vocabulary also allows us to express ourselves with greater clarity and more nuanced shades of meaning. In this ongoing vocabulary building class, each week learners will be introduced to 6  words taken from SAT vocabulary lists. For each word, learners will be presented with a short excerpt...