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SAT Quarters 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Her abstruse explanation of the accident was bewildering | difficult to understand |
| The house had been in the family for generations, so they were ambivalent about selling it. | indecision; feeling of being pulled in two directions. |
| Many citizens are apathetic about elections and don't bother to vote. | lack of interest or concern. |
| Albert had a reputation for being a bully, but deep down he was a benign soul. | gentle; kind-hearted;mild |
| Roberta chastised her son for his low grades in middle school. | scold; punish;castigate |
| Margot yelled, "It's hard to condone such rude behavior." | to overlook, excuse, or pardon. |
| "Betty, hold your convictions!" Sean hollered. "Don't change your beliefs for others!" Tom added. | an opinion that is strongly held. |
| The school denounced "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and forbid students from reading it. | criticize, condemn |
| His dilatory actions, to be honest, caused them to miss their plane. | causing lateness; stalling |
| Marilyn Monroe, a famous actress, had little acting experience, but her effervescence got her the part. | the quality of being bubbly or full of life. |
| The new coat of paint enhances the appearance of my room. | to intensify or improve. |
| Because her characters were so unique, the writer extolled her creativity. | praised |
| My early morning memory of dreams is ephemeral: by lunch time, I can't remember a thing. | temporary or short-lived. |
| Hal's flippant attitude after his arrest only angered the police more. | treating a serious situation with arrogant humor or disrespect. |
| When writing an essay, you should focus on the germane points. | relevant, fitting |
| Because each level is more powerful than the ones below, the military is a hierarchy. | a group of people in authority ranked in order of power; a sequential listing |
| He as a very persuasive salesman, so he could induce his customers to buy almost anything. | cause to happen, bring about, influence |
| The tea, lemonade, and water all looked innocuous, but they actually contained a deadly poison. | harmless, inoffensive |
| His perfect, sharp speech proved to me that he was still lucid after he had hit his head. | easy to understand, transparent |
| It's easy to misconstrue someone's meaning of a text message, so be careful. | misunderstand; interpret incorrectly. |
| Manual typewriters would be considered obsolete in most modern offices, but I still love to use them. | out-dated |
| It's easy for member of a club or political group to see things from a partisan perspective. | Devoted to a cause or party; biased or one-sided |
| Child actors are often precocious; they seem kore grown up than they are. | mature at a young age. |
| We stuffed ourselves on the overwhelming profusion of food on the cruise. | in large amounts or quantities |
| Under the diving board, her friends helped quell her fear of heights. | to calm or pacify |
| Her garden and front lawn were redolent with red tulips and kayak. | strongly scented; fragrant |
| Most small companies value versatility because they can't afford a different person for every task. | having many talents or uses |
| High viscosity oil is used to protect engines, and it keeps cars running longer. | resistant to flow, like a b=very thick liquid; sticky |
| A wastrel should't complain for his losses are at fault. | a person who wastes his or her money or resources |
| She was adamant that her son be home at midnight. | refusing to change; stubborn; unyielding |
| Complete amity among ordering nations is always difficult. | friendship |
| The dentist's austere waiting room me children even more nervous. | stern plain; without luxuries |
| Success can lead to either great generosity or avarice. | greed |
| Miserable and greedy for most of his life, the man became benevolent during his last years. | Kind-hearted; good-natured and benign |
| Phil read the concise note from hi wife, "Leave, now." | brief in length, short and to the point, tense |
| The scam artists cajoled them out of their money. | to fool with flattery or false promises; coax; deceive |
| Scientists do not concur on what caused the dinosaurs to die out. | agree |
| The burglar returned to the house for more, and his cupidity is what got him caught. | greed for money and possessions |
| The epidemic became a medical emergency when supplies of the anti-biotic were depleted. | empty; drained; used up |
| All signs of poverty and suffering were effaced before the queen visits . | erase |
| Not usually know for eloquence, ralph surprised everyone with a wonderful speech. | Powerful effective speech |
| The origin of Saturn's rings remains a puzzling enigma. | mystery or puzzle |
| The fox worked for hours to extricate itself from the trap. | to free from a trap or difficult situation; to disentangle |
| In an effort to look exotic, the fortune telly wore lots of garish jewelry. | flash; gaudy |
| We began wearing earplugs to work to get some reliefs from his harangues. | A long lecturing speech. |
| Martha was a hard worker and could to tolerate indolence in her children. | lazy |
| An infallible system for predicting numbers would spell the end of all lotteries. | incapable of making a mistake |
| Amy was surprised that her husband could enjoy such a boring, insipid book. | dull, flat, without sparkle or flavor |
| Pamela's irreverent remarks got her into trouble with her superior. | disrespectful |
| The bombing of pearl harbor was a key juncture in modern world history. | point in time, especially a cruel ne, joint or connection |
| After the unmotivated team failed to win any games, it languished i last place all season. | to lose energy or motivation,become weak or depressed |
| Her funding of the museum was a legacy for future generations who would all benefit from her generosity. | something inherited; either from an ancestor or from the past itself |
| Since a deer tick can hardly be seen on the skin, it's considered minute. | very small in size |
| The fire obliterated the building and its contents which all contain valuable items. | remove or destroy completely; erase |
| The stain was opaque and hid the grain of the wood. | too dark or thick for light to pass through |
| The still flooded streets precluded the parade from going as scheduled. | prevent, make impossible |
| After a twenty-one year career, his accomplishment were prodigious. | very large |
| He qualified his original promise so many times, I couldn't remember what the promise was. | to limit the meaning of a previous statement |
| Malcolm changed his mind and recanted his original story about the robbery; he told the police the following truths: the robber broke in, grabbed he money and jewelry, and ran out. | take back something you've said; withdraw a statement or belief |
| The movie had a sardonic tone that while funny, was also depressing consequently; she wasn't sure if she should laugh. | humorous, but humor with sarcasm or disdain; cynical |
| He was so vilified in the press that his reputation was never recovered. | defame, attack someone's reputation |
| Despite the coaches protest, the twenty three referees agreed that the penalty was warranted. | justified, authorized |
| Her adroitness on the balance beam stunned the crowd. | skillful in activity or in handling difficult situations. |
| Lawyers advocate for their clients. | support, plead for, speak on behalf of |
| Management tried to appease the strikers with a small salary increase. | to calm, pacify |
| The script was filled with banal and predictable scenes. | boring, trite, insipid |
| When a main crop is hit with blight, widespread famine may result. | decay, disease, widespread death |
| He needed a capacious apartment for his stuffed moose collection. | large, roomy, spacious |
| The more scientists learn about the universe, the more of a conundrum it becomes. | riddle, mystery |
| Parallel lines never converge. | Move together to meet at a common point |
| In deference to his boss, Milton refused to take credit for the discovery. | the act of yielding to someone else out of respect |
| The new medication had a higher degree of efficacy. | the ability to produce desired results |
| Uncle Frak was elated about winning the lottery. | extremely happy; overjoyed |
| The college student was arrested and accuse of tying to foment a riot. | to stir into action; rouse; incite |
| Even though it was a sunny morning, she had the foresight to take an umbrella to work. | the ability to see ahead, anticipate, predict |
| I try to be genial, but my natural grouchiness inevitably comes through. | friendly, gracious, kind |
| Harboring an unknown criminal is a crime in itself. | to provide shelter or refuge; hide |
| Lewis and Clark were hardy explorers of rugged terrain. | bold, brave; capable of withstanding harsh conditions. |
| The incessant buzzing of the mosquitos drove us crazy. | continuous, endless |
| He's irascible in the morning, so don't talk to hi before noon. | easily angered |
| It's ironic that he tripped on a crutch and broke his leg. | an unexpected outcome or the use of a word that is the total opposite of its literal meaning. |
| A disease can remain in the body, latent and undetected for years. | existing but inactive, such as a certain quality; dormant |
| She enjoyed working with younger students while their minds were still malleable. | existing, but inactive, such as a certain quality; dormant |
| Her soft tone had a midget effect, and the argument ended. | make less severe; modify |
| A corporate leader must often consider the pecuniary aspect of decisions. | having to do with money |
| Sal earned enough, but his prodigal nature caused him to live beyond his means. | wasteful, especially of money; extravagant |
| Before and during the revolution, many citizens were imprisomed for seditious activity. | trying to stir up a revolt against an authority figure |
| The defensive lineman was small, but tenacious. and he sacked the quarterback twice. | strong; persistent; determined to hold on |
| The last vestiges of winter melted away today. | something left behind; a visible trace or evidence of something that has vanished. |
| Her face was wizened, not from age, but from her experiences. | old and wrinkled; withered |
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