SAT Word List 7

Question 1

acuity

Answer 1

sharpness: acuteness, ignorance

Question 2

adamant

Answer 2

unyielding in attitude despite warning: determined, submissive

Question 3

braggart

Answer 3

one that does a lot of bragging: bigmouth, introvert

Question 4

brawny

Answer 4

muscular: strong, frail

Question 5

debunk

Answer 5

to expose: unmask, uphold

Question 6

decathlon

Answer 6

athletic track and field contest

Question 7

epitomize

Answer 7

represent in small compass: embody

Question 8

equivocate

Answer 8

use ambiguous expressions: dodge, face

Question 9

hidebounnd

Answer 9

extremely conservative; inflexible: dogmatic, adventurous

Question 10

hieroglyphics

Answer 10

Egyptian symbols

Question 11

languish

Answer 11

become weak

Question 12

larceny

Answer 12

stealing: burglary, pay

Question 13

obsequious

Answer 13

obedient/submissive: slavish, assertive

Question 14

obsession

Answer 14

dominance of a thought: fascination, indifference

Question 15

polemical

Answer 15

cause controversy: controversial, agreeable

Question 16

ponderous

Answer 16

of great weight: massive, delicate

Question 17

restorative

Answer 17

capable of renewing health: curative, neglectful

Question 18

retention

Answer 18

power of remembrance: detainment, fortgetness

Question 19

thwart

Answer 19

oppose successfully: hinder, assist

Question 20

timorous

Answer 20

fearful: apprehensive, bold