SAT Vocabulary - 1000 Common Words
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What does the term 'anecdote' refer to?

  • A detailed report
  • An imaginary tale
  • A long, serious story
  • A short, humorous account (correct)

    • What is the meaning of 'anesthesia'?

  • A state of alertness
  • Intense awareness
  • A type of medication
  • Loss of sensation (correct)

    • What describes 'anguish'?

  • Extreme sadness, torment (correct)
  • Extreme happiness
  • Indifference
  • Mild discomfort

    • What does the term 'annul' mean?

    <p>To make void or invalid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'antecedent'?

    <p>Something that came before</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'acrimony' mean?

    <p>bitterness, discord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes someone with 'keen insight'?

    <p>acute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'admonish'?

    <p>to caution or criticize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'adroit' mean?

    <p>skillful, dexterous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'adulation' imply?

    <p>extreme praise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'adverse' best defined?

    <p>antagonistic, unfavorable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means 'to decorate'?

    <p>adorn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the word 'adamant'?

    <p>immovable, unyielding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'asylum' refer to in the context of refuge?

    <p>A place of refuge or sanctuary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'atone'?

    <p>To repent or make amends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'atrophy'?

    <p>To decay or wither away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'attain' imply in the context of achievement?

    <p>To achieve or arrive at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one meaning of the term 'attribute'?

    <p>A facet or trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'atypical' mean?

    <p>Not typical or unusual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if something is described as 'audible'?

    <p>Able to be heard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'augment' mean?

    <p>To add to or expand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'animated' mean in the context provided?

    <p>Lively and energetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best signifies the idea of something being made void or invalid?

    <p>Annull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'anomaly' as described?

    <p>A deviation from the norm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'antagonism' best defined based on the given content?

    <p>Hostility or opposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'anonymous' imply about a person or writer?

    <p>They remain unidentified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'audacious' imply?

    <p>Excessively bold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is synonymous with 'auspicious'?

    <p>Favorable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'atavism' mean in regard to behavior?

    <p>An occurrence of an ancestral trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'avarice' refer to?

    <p>Excessive greed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'atrophy'?

    <p>To wither away or decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'aversion'?

    <p>A particular dislike for something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'augment'?

    <p>To add to or expand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option accurately defines 'atone'?

    <p>To repent and make amends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'acumen' refer to?

    <p>Keen insight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'adroit'?

    <p>Extremely skilled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'admonish'?

    <p>To caution or criticize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'adamant' imply?

    <p>Firm and unyielding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'accrimony'?

    <p>Bitterness and discord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'adorn' mean?

    <p>To decorate or embellish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'acute' in the context of insight?

    <p>A sharpness of perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines 'advocate'?

    <p>To support or defend a cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'anomaly' refer to?

    <p>A rare occurrence that doesn't fit the norm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'anecdote'?

    <p>A short, humorous account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'anesthesia' signify?

    <p>Loss of sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'antagonism'?

    <p>A state of hostility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines 'annul'?

    <p>To cancel or invalidate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'asylum' refer to in the context of an institution?

    <p>An institution for the insane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'atone'?

    <p>To repent or make amends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'atrophy' imply regarding muscle health?

    <p>To wither away or decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'attain'?

    <p>To achieve or arrive at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the word 'atypical'?

    <p>Not typical or unusual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'audacious' best defined?

    <p>Excessively bold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'augment' mean in the context of knowledge?

    <p>To add to or expand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'avarice'?

    <p>Excessive greed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'acumen' refer to?

    <p>Sharpness or keenness of thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the word 'adroit'?

    <p>Skillful and agile in action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'adverse' best defined?

    <p>Causing harm or unfavorable conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'accrimony' mean?

    <p>Bitterness and resentment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'adulation'?

    <p>Extensive praise and admiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'admonish' imply?

    <p>To caution or advise against something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'adorn'?

    <p>To enhance decoratively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'acute' in the context provided?

    <p>Having a sharp quality or severity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    SAT Vocabulary-1000 Most Common Words

    • Abase: to humiliate, degrade
    • Abate: to reduce, lessen
    • Abdicate: to give up a position, usually leadership
    • Abduct: to kidnap, take by force
    • Aberration: something that differs from the norm
    • Abet: to aid, help, encourage

    SAT Vocabulary-1000 Most Common Words (Page 2)

    • Abhor: to hate, detest
    • Abide: to put up with; to remain
    • Abject: wretched, pitiful
    • Abjure: to reject, renounce
    • Abnegation: denial of comfort to oneself
    • Abort: to give up on a half-finished project
    • Abridge: to cut down, shorten
    • Abrogate: to abolish, usually by authority
    • Abscond: to sneak away and hide
    • Absolution: freedom from blame, guilt, sin
    • Abstain: to freely choose not to commit an action
    • Abstruse: hard to comprehend
    • Accede: to agree
    • Accentuate: to stress, highlight

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