SAT Vocabs #1451-1500

Question 0

Distend

Answer 0

To stretch out; to expand.

Question 1

Vice

Answer 1

An evil, immoral, or degrading practice or habit.

Question 2

Blandishment

Answer 2

A flattering act or remark; allurement; enticement.

Question 3

Prom

Answer 3

Overly proper; precise to the point of affectation; prudish.

Question 4

Forge

Answer 4

To give form or shape to; to advance gradually.

Question 5

Altercation

Answer 5

A heated or noisy argument.

Question 6

Querulous

Answer 6

Inclined to find fault; complaining; full of complaint.

Question 7

Outmoded

Answer 7

No longer in fashion.

Question 8

Vocation

Answer 8

A regular occupation, esp. one for which a person is particularly suited.

Question 9

Consummate

Answer 9

Complete; supremely accomplished.

Question 10

Check

Answer 10

To restrain or block.

Question 11

Modicum

Answer 11

A small quantity.

Question 12

Vicarious

Answer 12

Felt as it one were taking part in the experiences of another.

Question 13

Surrogate

Answer 13

A substitute.

Question 14

Tenacious

Answer 14

Extremely persistent; stubborn; relentless; holding firmly; cohesive.

Question 15

Cupidity

Answer 15

Strong desire for wealth; greed.

Question 16

Facet

Answer 16

Any of a number of sides or aspects.

Question 17

Covet

Answer 17

To desire strongly.

Question 18

Censure

Answer 18

To criticize severely.

Question 19

Sanctimonious

Answer 19

Pretending holiness; hypocritically devout.

Question 20

Archetype

Answer 20

The original pattern or model; a perfect example.

Question 21

Heed

Answer 21

To pay attention to.

Question 22

Escapade

Answer 22

A reckless adventure.

Question 23

Kindle

Answer 23

To build a fire; to set on fire or ignite; to arouse (an emotion, passion, etc.).

Question 24

Abstruse

Answer 24

Difficult to understand.

Question 25

Hypocrisy

Answer 25

The pretense of having virtues or beliefs that one does not really have.

Question 26

Ornate

Answer 26

Highly, often excessively decorated.

Question 27

Allocate

Answer 27

To set apart for a special purpose; designate.

Question 28

Autonomy

Answer 28

Independence; self-government.

Question 29

Laity

Answer 29

All the people not belonging to a given profession, esp. the clergy.

Question 30

Reprimand

Answer 30

A severe, often formal, rebuke.

To rebuke severely.

Question 31

Clique

Answer 31

Exclusive group of people.

Question 32

Profuse

Answer 32

Giving or pouring forth freely; generous.

Question 33

Adorn

Answer 33

To add beauty; to decorate.

Question 34

Facilitate

Answer 34

To make easier.

Question 35

Reciprocate

Answer 35

To give something in return.

Question 36

Gape

Answer 36

To open wide; to stare with the mouth open.

Question 37

Deadlock

Answer 37

A tie; a standstill.

Question 38

Connive

Answer 38

To cooperate secretly in wrongful action; to scheme.

Question 39

Consortium

Answer 39

An association, esp. of businesses or investors, engaging in a joint venture.

Question 40

Stygian

Answer 40

Gloomy and dark; infernal or hellish.

Question 41

Mores

Answer 41

Accepted rules of behavior.

Question 42

Nihilism

Answer 42

A belief that rejects all moral or religious values; the belief that the destruction of political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement.

Question 43

Ado

Answer 43

Trouble; fuss.

Question 44

Blasé

Answer 44

Indifferent or bored with life; unimpressed as if because of too much worldly experience.

Question 45

Espouse

Answer 45

To give loyalty or support to; to adopt.

Question 46

Vapid

Answer 46

Lacking interest, animation, or flavor.

Question 47

Venal

Answer 47

Capable of being bribed or corrupted.

Question 48

Clandestine

Answer 48

Done in secret, esp. to conceal something improper.

Question 49

Enervate

Answer 49

To weaken.