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?

To make void or invalid (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'antecedent'?

Something that came before (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'acrimony' mean?

bitterness, discord (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes someone with 'keen insight'?

acute (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'admonish'?

to caution or criticize (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adroit' mean?

skillful, dexterous (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'adulation' imply?

extreme praise (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is 'adverse' best defined?

antagonistic, unfavorable (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'to decorate'?

adorn (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the word 'adamant'?

immovable, unyielding (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

A place of refuge or sanctuary (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'atone'?

To repent or make amends (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'atrophy'?

To decay or wither away (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To achieve or arrive at (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one meaning of the term 'attribute'?

A facet or trait (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'atypical' mean?

Not typical or unusual (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Able to be heard (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'augment' mean?

To add to or expand (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'animated' mean in the context provided?

Lively and energetic (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Annull (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

A deviation from the norm (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Hostility or opposition (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They remain unidentified (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'audacious' imply?

Excessively bold (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which word is synonymous with 'auspicious'?

Favorable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'atavism' mean in regard to behavior?

An occurrence of an ancestral trait (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'avarice' refer to?

Excessive greed (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'atrophy'?

To wither away or decay (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'aversion'?

A particular dislike for something (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'augment'?

To add to or expand (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which option accurately defines 'atone'?

To repent and make amends (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'acumen' refer to?

Keen insight (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'adroit'?

Extremely skilled (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'admonish'?

To caution or criticize (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'adamant' imply?

Firm and unyielding (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'accrimony'?

Bitterness and discord (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adorn' mean?

To decorate or embellish (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

A sharpness of perception (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly defines 'advocate'?

To support or defend a cause (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anomaly' refer to?

A rare occurrence that doesn't fit the norm (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'anecdote'?

A short, humorous account (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anesthesia' signify?

Loss of sensation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'antagonism'?

A state of hostility (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly defines 'annul'?

To cancel or invalidate (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

An institution for the insane (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'atone'?

To repent or make amends (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To wither away or decay (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'attain'?

To achieve or arrive at (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Not typical or unusual (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is the term 'audacious' best defined?

Excessively bold (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To add to or expand (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'avarice'?

Excessive greed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'acumen' refer to?

Sharpness or keenness of thought (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the word 'adroit'?

Skillful and agile in action (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is 'adverse' best defined?

Causing harm or unfavorable conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'accrimony' mean?

Bitterness and resentment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'adulation'?

Extensive praise and admiration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'admonish' imply?

To caution or advise against something (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'adorn'?

To enhance decoratively (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Having a sharp quality or severity (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

asylum (n.)

A place of refuge or protection, a sanctuary; an institution for the insane.

atone (v.)

To repent; to make amends.