SAT Vocabulary 12

Question 1

coherent

Answer 1

(adj.)

logically consistent, intelligible

Question 2

collateral

Answer 2

1. (adj.)
   secondary
2. (n.)
   security for a debt

Question 3

colloquial

Answer 3

(adj.)

characteristic of informal conversation

Question 4

collusion

Answer 4

(n.)

secret agreement, conspiracy

Question 5

colossus

Answer 5

(n.)

a gigantic statue or thing

Question 6

combustion

Answer 6

(n.)

the act or process of burning

Question 7

commendation

Answer 7

(n.)

a notice of approval or recognition

Question 8

commensurate

Answer 8

(adj.)

corresponding in size or amount

Question 9

commodious

Answer 9

(adj.)

roomy

Question 10

compelling

Answer 10

(adj.)

forceful, demanding attention

Question 11

compensate

Answer 11

(v.)

to make an appropriate payment for something

Question 12

complacency

Answer 12

(n.)

self-satisfied ignorance of danger

Question 13

complement

Answer 13

(v.)

to complete, make perfect

Question 14

compliant

Answer 14

(adj.)

ready to adapt oneself to another’s wishes

Question 15

complicit

Answer 15

(adj.)

being an accomplice in a wrongful act

Question 16

compliment

Answer 16

(n.)

an expression of esteem or approval

Question 17

compound

Answer 17

1. (v.) 
to combine parts
2. (n.) 
a combination of different parts
3. (n.) 
a walled area containing a group of buildings

Question 18

comprehensive

Answer 18

(adj.)

including everything

Question 19

compress

Answer 19

(v.)

to apply pressure, squeeze together

Question 20

compunction

Answer 20

(n.)

distress caused by feeling guilty