SAT VOCABULARY SET #3:1-10

Question 1

ABHOR [ab-hawr]

Answer 1

To hate, loathe, or detest

Question 2

ABSTRACTION [ab-strak-shuh n]

Answer 2

A deduction, an idea separate from specific objects

Question 3

ACME [ak-mee]

Answer 3

Top, highest point of perfection

Question 4

AFFLUENCE [af-loo-uh ns]

Answer 4

Riches, abundance, opulence

Question 5

AMNESTY [am-nuh-stee]

Answer 5

A general pardon for offenses against a government; a grant of immunity

Question 6

ASSUAGE [uh-sweyj]

Answer 6

Lessen, pacify, mitigate

Question 7

BILIOUS [bil-yuh s]

Answer 7

Sour, bad-tempered, crabby

Question 8

BLASE [blah-zey]

Answer 8

Bored, uninterested, satiated

Question 9

CAPTIOUS [kap-shuh s]

Answer 9

Fault-finding, sophistical, carping

Question 10

CIRCUMSPECT [sur-kum m-spekt]

Answer 10

Cautious, careful, unobjectionable

Question 11

Nathan _____________ Mr. Q’s Mathemetics class; the monotonous routine of each day causes him to think of it with great disdain.

Answer 11

ABHORS

Question 12

For Jerome, love is an ________________. Not only is the concept intangible, navigating relationships and trying to grow in it causes great frustration.

Answer 12

ABSTRACTION

Question 13

Jeanette’s monologue this year was her __________. Even though she had some great accomplishments, nothing compared to this feat.

Answer 13

ACME

Question 14

The city of Austin continues to boast great __________. Several reports in recent years have continually placed it on the “top ten richest cities in the nation” list.

Answer 14

AFFLUENCE

Question 15

When Baltazar agreed to comply with authorities, he was granted __________; no longer would he have to worry about the consequences of the crimes he committed.

Answer 15

AMNESTY

Question 16

In order to __________ the new puppy’s desire for constant attention, Jack bought the little guy a rubber kong toy and filled it with peanut butter. This satisfied the puppy and distracted him from bothering his master.

Answer 16

ASSUAGE

Question 17

Justine thought that Miss Crabtree was extremely__________ today. In fact she talked about her experience in class with her friends at lunch, remarking on the teacher’s extreme moodiness.

Answer 17

BILIOUS

Question 18

Going to Amy’s Ice Cream had become __________ for the young couple. After so many visits, one can only expect to grow tired of the same old flavors. If they changed the menu more often, it would then be more exciting.

Answer 18

BLASE

Question 19

Mrs. Tarine was quite __________ when it came to blaming the class if objects would come up missing. She would always come up with an explanation that made the students look guilty.

Answer 19

CAPTIOUS

Question 20

Raul was a ___________ driver when he was a beginning student in driver’s education. In fact, his instructor had to encourage him to be more aggressive in order to enhance his driving overall experience.

Answer 20

CIRCUMSPECT