SAT LIST 2, 7 And 8

Question 1

Adversity

Answer 1

Condition marked by calamity, misfortune

Question 2

Broach

Answer 2

To mention or suggest for the first time, an elongated tapered serrated cutting tool

Question 3

Deference

Answer 3

The respectful submission or yielding to the judgement, opinion, or will of another

Question 4

Esoteric

Answer 4

Understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest

Question 5

Hoary

Answer 5

Grey or white with age

Question 6

Lavish

Answer 6

Using or giving in great amounts

Question 7

Obtuse

Answer 7

Not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect

Question 8

Portent

Answer 8

Sign or omen of something about to happen

Question 9

Revere

Answer 9

To regard with respect, tinged with awe

Question 10

Tome

Answer 10

A very large and heavy book

Question 11

Advocate

Answer 11

To speak or write in favor of

Question 12

Brusque

Answer 12

Abrupt in manner, blunt or rough

Question 13

Defoliate

Answer 13

To strip of leaves

Question 14

Espouse

Answer 14

To make ones own, adopt or embrace as a cause, to marry

Question 15

Hone

Answer 15

To sharpen, to make more accurate or effective

Question 16

Obviate

Answer 16

To render unnecessary, anticipate and prevent or eliminate

Question 17

Poseur

Answer 17

A person who attempts to impress others by assuming or affecting a manner

Question 18

Riddled

Answer 18

To be full of, physically, holes, bullets or other projectiles (negative)

Question 19

Torpid

Answer 19

Inactive or sluggish, slow, dull, apathetic