SAT Vocabs #351-400

Question 0

Hidebound

Answer 0

Narrow-minded.

Question 1

Accrue

Answer 1

To come as a gain; to increase.

Question 2

Matrix

Answer 2

A surrounding substance within which something else originates or is contained.

Question 3

Spartan

Answer 3

Hardy, frugal and highly disciplined; not lavish or luxurious.

Question 4

Dregs

Answer 4

The worst part; the sediment in a liquid.

Question 5

Perplex

Answer 5

To puzzle, confuse, or bewilder.

Question 6

Onus

Answer 6

An unpleasant task or duty; a burden or obligation.

Question 7

Station

Answer 7

Social position.

Question 8

Sedition

Answer 8

The promotion of rebellion against the government.

Question 9

Maverick

Answer 9

One who rebels; a nonconformist; an individualist.

Question 10

Lacerate

Answer 10

To rip, cut, or tear; to cause deep emotional pain.

Question 11

Convoluted

Answer 11

Intricate; complicated.

Question 12

Tedious

Answer 12

Boring; tiresome; monotonous.

Question 13

Epicure

Answer 13

One with refined tastes, esp. in food and wine.

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

To bring down in tone; to moderate; to soften.

Question 15

Counter

Answer 15

To offer in response.

Question 16

Gourmet

Answer 16

A connoisseur of food and drink.

Question 17

Dissemble

Answer 17

To deceive or conceal; to hide one’s motives; to simulate.

Question 18

Sodden

Answer 18

Thoroughly wet, drenched.

Question 19

Grapple

Answer 19

To struggle with something; to grip and hold.

Question 20

Hefty

Answer 20

Heavy; big and strong, muscular; of considerable size or amount.

Question 21

Flaccid

Answer 21

Lacking firmness.

Question 22

Bellwether

Answer 22

Something that serves as an indicator or leader of future trends.

Question 23

Compunction

Answer 23

A feeling of uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt.

Question 24

Gale

Answer 24

A strong wind.

Question 25

Assuage

Answer 25

To lessen pain or distress.

Question 26

Adjacent

Answer 26

Adjoining; next to.

Question 27

Gala

Answer 27

Characterized by festivity.

A festive occasion, esp. a lavish social event.

Question 28

Mediate

Answer 28

To resolve (arguments or disputes) by working with the conflicting parties.

Question 29

Empathy

Answer 29

Ability to understand and identify with another’s feelings and emotions.

Question 30

Skeptical

Answer 30

Tending to question or doubt.

Question 31

Veneer

Answer 31

An attractive, ultimately misleading outward show; thin layer.

Question 32

Illuminate

Answer 32

To light up.

Question 33

Fluent

Answer 33

Easy; graceful.

Question 34

Cascade

Answer 34

A waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages, processes, or units.

Question 35

Curb

Answer 35

To restrain or control.

Question 36

Civic

Answer 36

Pertaining to a city or citizen.

Question 37

Binge

Answer 37

A period of uncontrolled self-indulgence.

Question 38

Pittance

Answer 38

A small amount, esp. of money.

Question 39

Dilemma

Answer 39

A situation in which one must choose between two equally bad alternatives.

Question 40

Lair

Answer 40

The dwelling of a wild animal.

Question 41

Qualify

Answer 41

To modify, limit, or restrict, as by giving exceptions.

Question 42

Determinate

Answer 42

Having exact limits; final; firm in purpose.

Question 43

Anecdote

Answer 43

A brief story, often humorous.

Question 44

Paramount

Answer 44

Supreme; ranking higher than others in power or importance.

Question 45

Voluntary

Answer 45

Willing; unforced.

Question 46

Refuge

Answer 46

A shelter or sanctuary.

Question 47

Balmy

Answer 47

Soothing, mild, pleasant.

Question 48

Counterintuitive

Answer 48

Contrary to intuition or common sense.

Question 49

Replicate

Answer 49

To copy, reproduce, or repeat.