SAT vocab 3

Question 1

Unhappy; without comfort

***I met the man’s ___ widow

Answer 1

Disconsolate

Question 2

Impulsive, rash

***His ___ behavior landed him in jail

Answer 2

Impetuous

Question 3

Careful, wise

***It is ___ to lock your car doors in the big city

Answer 3

Prudent

Question 4

Quick to recover

***A ___ person will not be hurt by insults

Answer 4

Resilient

Question 5

Polite, diplomatic

***The doctor was ___ as he told the patient about her incurable illness

Answer 5

Tactful

Question 6

Thrifty, cheap

***Extreme couponers are ___

Answer 6

Frugal

Question 7

Bitter, hateful

***Mary was ___ after John broke her heart

Answer 7

Rancorous

Question 8

To criticize harshly

***Your boss will___ if you’re late

Answer 8

Censure

Question 9

To clear of blame or suspicion

***The accused man welcomed the trial as a way to ___ himself

Answer 9

Vindicate

Question 10

Untrustworthy, deceitful

***Thieves are ___

Answer 10

Perfudious

Question 11

Fearless, brave, adventurous

***The ___ mouse walked by the hissing cat

Answer 11

Intrepid

Question 12

Shorten or abbreviate

***Mr.Smith asked me to ___ my report

Answer 12

Abridge

Question 13

A public speaker

***A good ___ speaks with enthusiasm!

Answer 13

Orator

Question 14

Having developed certain abilities at an earlier age

***The six year old boy had a ___ talent for math

Answer 14

Precocious

Question 15

Examine, inspect closely

***customers were warned to ___ the fine print

Answer 15

Scrutinize

Question 16

Having the ability to see the future; psychic

***He didn’t tell me about it, and I’m not ___

Answer 16

Clairvoyant

Question 17

Arrogantly superior; condescending

***The diva’s ___ behavior made everyone forget talented she really was

Answer 17

Haughty

Question 18

A short, amusing story

*** Tell me the ___ about Max

Answer 18

Anecdote