SAT 60

Question 1

adhere
verb

Answer 1

to believe in and follow the practices of
It can be difficult to adhere to a workout regimen without
coaching and discipline.

Question 2

advocate
verb

Answer 2

to publicly recommend or support
Upon his appointment, the new vice president of the company
promised to advocate for increased vacation time for all employees.

Question 3

allude
verb

Answer 3

to suggest or call attention to indirectly; to hint at
I didn’t mean to allude to your past breakup when discussing
celebrity romances that ended badly.

Question 4

ambivalence
noun

Answer 4

the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about
something or someone

Question 5

analogous
adjective

Answer 5

comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes
clearer the nature of the things compared
The rocking of a ship against the waves has been described by
some as analogous to the ups and downs of a rollercoaster ride.

Question 6

anecdote
noun

Answer 6

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or
person
Our professor opened the semester with a number of humorous
anecdotes about excuses he has heard from students who missed class.

Question 7

apprehensive

Answer 7

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will
happen
Lauren was apprehensive about her upcoming violin recital: she
had practiced enough but had never performed in front of more than four or

five people.

Question 8

arbitrary

Answer 8

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any
reason or system
The town’s enforcement of parking rules felt arbitrary, as some
days the rules would be strictly enforced and other days it seemed
impossible to get a ticket no matter how severe the infraction.

Question 9

assert

Answer 9

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
After listening to the rest of the board members shout over each
other, Dominic felt the need to assert that this time could have been better
spent offering practical solutions to the issue.

Question 10

bias

Answer 10

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group
compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
Though she promised to be free of bias, it became evident very
quickly that my mom preferred a dog over a cat as a potential pet.

Question 11

brevity

Answer 11

concise and exact use of words in writing or speech
Sabrina’s notes were known for their brevity, as entire concepts
were often summed up into a small series of words and phrases.

Question 12

buttress

Answer 12

to increase the strength of or justification for; to reinforce
The commissioner has promised to train 30 new recruits by the
end of the year in order to buttress the police force as the city’s borders
expand.

Question 13

concede

Answer 13

to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or
resisting it
After an intense debate, I was forced to concede that my
opponent had a strong argument regarding the need for district-wide budget
reallocation.

Question 14

consensus

Answer 14

a general agreement
With everyone wanting a different cuisine, the group of friends
found it nearly impossible to come to a consensus.

Question 15

corroborate

Answer 15

to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
The thief claimed to have an alibi at the time of the crime but
could not produce any friend or family to corroborate his story.

Question 16

decisive

Answer 16

settling an issue; producing a definite result
Megan scored a decisive victory for her field hockey team,
netting four goals in just the first half of the game.

Question 17

deference

Answer 17

humble submission and respect
The student spoke with deference to his master when discussing
the proper application of a mixed martial arts technique.

Question 18

degrade

Answer 18

to treat or regard (someone) with contempt or disrespect
The harsh note taped to the bulletin board in the employee
breakroom was clearly meant to degrade those who were not clocking back
in from breaks on time.

Question 19

denounce

Answer 19

to publicly declare to be wrong or evil
The principal was expected to denounce graphic T-shirts as
unacceptable school attire, but she surprised everyone when she stated that
she considered them to be an important part of self-expression.

Question 20

dispute

Answer 20

a disagreement, argument, or debate
A handshake, or verbal, agreement between employer and
employee can lead to a dispute when one party does not follow through and
there is no written documentation to resolve the matter.

Question 21

divergent

Answer 21

tending to be different or develop in different directions
Due to the unclear instructions, students took divergent paths in
their papers, with some arguing multiple perspectives and some switching
topics altogether.

Question 22

dormant

Answer 22

having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down
for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep
Though the volcano once erupted randomly and violently for
decades, it now lies dormant and is a popular tourist attraction.

Question 23

eloquent

Answer 23

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Shakespeare’s sonnets are considered some of the most eloquent
poems in British literature.

Question 24

evoke

Answer 24

to bring or recall to the conscious mind
A country’s national anthem is meant to evoke feelings of pride
in its citizens.

Question 25

exert

Answer 25

to make a physical or mental effort Math Olympiad competitors exert a tremendous amount of mental energy solving calculations while under a time limit.

Question 26

explicit

Answer 26

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt The teacher’s classroom rules were explicit; they were written on a poster right above her desk.

Question 27

imminent

Answer 27

about to happen The decreasing temperatures and darkening skies mean that a rainstorm is imminent.

Question 28

impede

Answer 28

to delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing; to hinder The city council attempted to impede the fast-food restaurant’s efforts to install a drive-thru window.

Question 29

implicit

Answer 29

implied but not plainly expressed The group had seen Sara’s terrified reactions to horror movies and had an implicit understanding not to choose that genre for movie night.

Question 30

impose

Answer 30

to take advantage of someone by demanding attention or commitment The mayor has decided to impose a curfew upon residents of his town.

Question 31

indifference

Answer 31

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy Sam responded to the discussion of a road trip with indifference, as he would have been equally happy staying home.

Question 32

inevitable

Answer 32

certain to happen; unavoidable Once the school mandated a dress code, it was inevitable that the students would test the limits of what they could get away with.

Question 33

invoke

Answer 33

to cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument The police captain’s son would often invoke his father’s name to get himself out of trouble.

Question 34

ironic

Answer 34

happening in the opposite way from what is expected and typically causing amusement because of this It is ironic that the tech support company’s website was listed as down for maintenance.

Question 35

novel

Answer 35

new or unusual in an interesting way Novel ideas, such as Galileo’s model for the Earth revolving around the Sun, usually take time to be accepted by those comfortable with traditional views.

Question 36

obscure

Answer 36

not discovered or known about; uncertain John’s pop culture references were so remarkably obscure that his friends could go for hours without knowing a single actor or movie he mentioned.

Question 37

obsolete

Answer 37

no longer produced or used; out of date Zara was dismayed to learn her phone was considered obsolete just one year after she purchased it.

Question 38

oppressive

Answer 38

unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint; weighing heavily on the mind or spirits The heat of the jungle was so oppressive that the expedition team took breaks twice as often as planned.

Question 39

pervasive

Answer 39

spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people, especially in an unpleasant way The aging boat had holes in its hull and a pervasive smell of rotting wood.

Question 40

prevalence

Answer 40

the fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness The prevalence of transfer students on college football teams has made roster adjustments a year-round endeavor.

Question 41

prominent

Answer 41

important; famous One of the most prominent American presidents, George Washington, is often noted as having set numerous presidential precedents.

Question 42

provoke

Answer 42

to stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one in someone I knew I couldn’t let Anthony provoke me into an argument again, as he often did.

Question 43

reciprocate

Answer 43

to respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one Jennifer was so touched by the Christmas gift she received from Isabelle that she made plans to reciprocate as soon as she could get to the mall.

Question 44

reconcile

Answer 44

to restore friendly relations between William texted Caleb an apology as a means to reconcile following their recent disagreement.

Question 45

refute

Answer 45

to prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove Scientists often publish papers meant to refute theories that they have disproven through experimentation.

Question 46

renounce

Answer 46

to formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession) In a shocking move, the king has decided to renounce his right to the throne, sending the country into a panic.

Question 47

repression

Answer 47

the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc. When citizens of a nation endure long periods of political repression, it can lead to verbal or physical altercations throughout that country.

Question 48

retain

Answer 48

to continue to have (something); keep possession of In an effort to retain her position as class president, Cynthia put up flyers asking for students’ votes in the upcoming election.

Question 49

skeptical

Answer 49

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations Bryce was skeptical of his order’s estimated arrival date: past orders from the same company had taken a week longer than advertised.

Question 50

speculate

Answer 50

to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence The lawyer refused to speculate on the outcome of the trial, but she was hopeful that her client would be found innocent.

Question 51

substantiate

Answer 51

to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of The researcher ran a series of experiments hoping to substantiate her theory of engine mechanics before presenting it to her supervisor for review.

Question 52

subtle

Answer 52

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe A slight cough from a friend can be a subtle indication that the friend wishes to depart from a social situation in which they feel uncomfortable.

Question 53

supplement

Answer 53

something that completes or enhances something else when added to it Milk is often considered the perfect supplement to cereal, though other liquids have become popular choices in recent years.

Question 54

tenuous

Answer 54

very weak or slight With just seconds to go in the game, the team clung to a tenuous one-point lead.

Question 55

undermine

Answer 55

to lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of Michael practically ran on his way to school, worried that a mark of tardy would undermine his perfect attendance record.

Question 56

underscore

Answer 56

to emphasize or draw attention to Margaux came to her presentation with a series of handouts for her colleagues, hoping this would underscore the amount of work she had put into her project.

Question 57

unobtrusive

Answer 57

not conspicuous or attracting attention Garbage cans at Disney World are painted to be as unobtrusive as possible, often blending into their surroundings.

Question 58

validate

Answer 58

to check or prove the validity or accuracy of (something) The clerk refused to validate my license, noting that it expired one month ago.

Question 59

verisimilitude

Answer 59

the appearance of being true or real Despite being a work of fiction, the movie possessed such authentic characters and believable dialogue that critics praised it for its verisimilitude.

Question 60

viable

Answer 60

capable of working successfully; feasible The hiring supervisor was pleased to find that so many viable candidates had applied for the position.

Question 61

distinctive

Answer 61

characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others.(jellegzetes) uniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour

Question 62

prominent

Answer 62

important; famous(kiemelkedő)

Question 63

tentative

Answer 63

not certain or fixed; provisional

Question 64

warranted

Answer 64

justify or necessitate (a course of action) (indokolt)

Question 65

exploit

Answer 65

make full use of and derive benefit from(hasznosít)

Question 66

controversial

Answer 66

giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement(vitatott)

Question 67

restrict

Answer 67

put a limit on; keep under control(korlátoz)

Question 68

solely

Answer 68

not involving anyone or anything else(kizárólag)

Question 69

conversely

Answer 69

introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to(kölcsönösen)