SAT Unit 18

Question 1

discordant

Answer 1

not harmonious; conflicting; harsh sounding

Question 2

expedite

Answer 2

to hasten the movement or progress of

Question 3

filibuster

Answer 3

to block legislation by speaking at length for days so it can’t go up for a vote

Question 4

impregnable

Answer 4

strong enough not to be conquered, defeated or penetrated

Question 5

inherent

Answer 5

existing as a permanent and inseparable element, quality or attibute

Question 6

invective

Answer 6

abusive language or a strong insult

Question 7

irevernt

Answer 7

showing lack of due respect; disrepectful

Question 8

pithy

Answer 8

short and to the point; concise

Question 9

pliable

Answer 9

easily influenced, persuaded, or swayed

Question 10

pristine

Answer 10

having its original purity or cleanliness, untainted

Question 11

prodigal

Answer 11

a person who is wastefully extravagant

Question 12

subjugate

Answer 12

to conquer

Question 13

tenuous

Answer 13

having little substance; flimsy

Question 14

torpid

Answer 14

sluggish or inactive

Question 15

xenophobia

Answer 15

fear and contempt for strangers and foreign peoples