Basic SAT Vocab List 13

Question 1

Abeyance

Answer 1

a state of temporary disuse or suspension

Question 2

Astute

Answer 2

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage

Question 3

Audacious

Answer 3

1) showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

2) showing an impudent lack of respect

Question 4

Castigate

Answer 4

reprimand (someone) severely

Question 5

Circumvent

Answer 5

find a way around (an obstacle)

Question 6

Diaphanous

Answer 6

(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent

Question 7

Diatribe

Answer 7

a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

Question 8

Incredulous

Answer 8

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Question 9

Maverick

Answer 9

an unorthodox or independent-minded person

Question 10

Maudlin

Answer 10

self-pitying or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness

Question 11

Prurient

Answer 11

having or encouraged an excessive interest in sexual manners

Question 12

Rectitude

Answer 12

morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness

Question 13

Utilitarian

Answer 13

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive

Question 14

Veracity

Answer 14

conformity to facts; accuracy