SAT VOCABULARY SET #3:1-10 Flashcards
ABHOR [ab-hawr]
To hate, loathe, or detest
ABSTRACTION [ab-strak-shuh n]
A deduction, an idea separate from specific objects
ACME [ak-mee]
Top, highest point of perfection
AFFLUENCE [af-loo-uh ns]
Riches, abundance, opulence
AMNESTY [am-nuh-stee]
A general pardon for offenses against a government; a grant of immunity
ASSUAGE [uh-sweyj]
Lessen, pacify, mitigate
BILIOUS [bil-yuh s]
Sour, bad-tempered, crabby
BLASE [blah-zey]
Bored, uninterested, satiated
CAPTIOUS [kap-shuh s]
Fault-finding, sophistical, carping
CIRCUMSPECT [sur-kum m-spekt]
Cautious, careful, unobjectionable
Nathan _____________ Mr. Q’s Mathemetics class; the monotonous routine of each day causes him to think of it with great disdain.
ABHORS
For Jerome, love is an ________________. Not only is the concept intangible, navigating relationships and trying to grow in it causes great frustration.
ABSTRACTION
Jeanette’s monologue this year was her __________. Even though she had some great accomplishments, nothing compared to this feat.
ACME
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.
AFFLUENCE
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.
AMNESTY
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.
ASSUAGE
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.
BILIOUS
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.
BLASE
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.
CAPTIOUS
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.
CIRCUMSPECT
