SAT vocabulary

Question 1

Abstain

Answer 1

To refrain from something by choice

Question 2

Demagogue

Answer 2

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to desires and prejudices

Question 3

Collaborate

Answer 3

To work together

Question 4

Enervating

Answer 4

Draining energy or vitality

Question 5

Diligent

Answer 5

Hardworking and attentive to detail

Question 6

Discredit

Answer 6

To harm someone’s reputation or cause doubt

Question 7

Frugal

Answer 7

Thrifty and economical in use

Question 8

Capitulate

Answer 8

To surrender or give in

Question 9

Compromise

Answer 9

To settle differences or weaken a position

Question 10

Evanescent

Answer 10

Quickly fading or disappearing

Question 11

Brazen

Answer 11

Bold and without shame

Question 12

Florid

Answer 12

Excessively intricate or ornate

Question 13

Condescending

Answer 13

Acting superior or looking down on others

Question 14

Digression

Answer 14

A departure from the main topic or subject

Question 15

Aesthetic

Answer 15

Pertaining to beauty or the arts

Question 16

Conformist

Answer 16

Someone who follows traditional standards

Question 17

Ephemeral

Answer 17

Short-lived or temporary

Question 18

Emulate

Answer 18

To imitate or follow by example

Question 19

Conditional

Answer 19

Subject to certain terms or requirements

Question 20

Foster

Answer 20

To encourage or promote growth

Question 21

Bias

Answer 21

A prejudice or inclination towards one side

Question 22

Anachronistic

Answer 22

Out of date, not in the correct historical time period

Question 23

Haughty

Answer 23

Arrogantly superior and disdainful

Question 24

Benevolent

Answer 24

Kind and generous