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SAT Words 55
of 1000
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pretense | (n.) an appearance or action intended to deceive (Though he actually wanted to use his parents’ car to go on a date, Nick borrowed his parents’ car under the _____ of attending a group study session.) |
| primeval | (adj.) original, ancient (The first primates to walk on two legs, called Australopithecus, were the _____ descendants of modern man.) |
| privation | (n.) lacking basic necessities (After decades of rule by an oppressive government that saw nothing wrong with stealing from its citizens, the recent drought only increased the people’s _____ .) |
| probity | (n.) virtue, integrity (Because he was never viewed as a man of great _____, no one was surprised by Mr. Samson’s immoral behavior.) |
| proclivity | (n.) a strong inclination toward something (In a sick twist of fate, Harold’s childhood _____ for torturing small animals grew into a desire to become a surgeon.) |
| procure | (v.) to obtain, acquire (The FBI was unable to _____ sufficient evidence to charge the gangster with racketeering.) |
| profane | (adj.) lewd, indecent (Jacob’s _____ act of dumping frogs in the holy water in the chapel at his boarding school resulted in his dismissal.) |
| profligate | (adj.) dissolute, extravagant (The _____ gambler loved to drink, spend money, steal, cheat, and hang out with prostitutes.) |
| profuse | (adj.) plentiful, abundant (The fans were _____ in their cheers for the star basketball player.) |
| promulgate | (v.) to proclaim, make known (The film professor _____d that both in terms of sex appeal and political intrigue, Sean Connery’s James Bond was superior to Roger Moore’s.) |
| propagate | (v.) to multiply, spread out (Rumors of Paul McCartney’s demise _____d like wildfire throughout the world.) |
| propensity | (n.) an inclination, preference (Dermit has a _____ for dangerous activities such as bungee jumping.) |
| propitious | (adj.) favorable (The dark storm clouds visible on the horizon suggested that the weather would not be _____ for sailing.) |
| propriety | (n.) the quality or state of being proper, decent (Erma’s old-fashioned parents believed that her mini-skirt lacked the _____ expected of a “nice” girl.) |
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