Set 3 SAT

Question 1

knack

Answer 1

a specific talent for doing something, esp one that is difficult to teach

Question 2

reprehensible

Answer 2

deserving to be severely criticized

Question 3

lethargic

Answer 3

dull; sluggish; moving slowly

Question 4

pulpit

Answer 4

a podium used for preaching

Question 5

edible

Answer 5

able to be eaten

Question 6

artifact

Answer 6

an object produced by human work, esp. one of historical or archaeological interest

Question 7

quiver

Answer 7

to shake; to tremble from fear or cold

Question 8

languish

Answer 8

to lose strength or health; to remain neglected

Question 9

collaborate

Answer 9

to work together, esp. at an intellectual effort

Question 10

utopia

Answer 10

an ideally perfect place

Question 11

turbid

Answer 11

cloudy, muddy; in a state of turmoil

Question 12

altruistic

Answer 12

unselfish; benevolent; caring more for others than oneself

Question 13

delve

Answer 13

to look for; to search; to investigate (usually with “into”)

Question 14

recede

Answer 14

to go back; to withdraw

Question 15

avocation

Answer 15

a hobby

Question 16

patron

Answer 16

a sponsor; a supporter; a regular customer.

Question 17

raiment

Answer 17

clothing

Question 18

bellow

Answer 18

to yell very loudly; to shout

Question 19

pervade

Answer 19

to spread through or be present throughout

Question 20

penitent

Answer 20

feeling regret

Question 21

exude

Answer 21

to give off; to emit; to radiate

Question 22

conducive

Answer 22

tending to bring about

Question 23

feral

Answer 23

existing in a wild or untamed state

Question 24

vindictive

Answer 24

seeking revenge; marked by a desire to hurt

Question 25

immortal

Answer 25

deathless

Question 26

conspicuous

Answer 26

easy to notice; obvious; apparent

Question 27

deference

Answer 27

yielding an option, desire, or position to another out of respect

Question 28

salient

Answer 28

important, prominent, most noticeable

Question 29

unseemly

Answer 29

not decent or proper

Question 30

remorse

Answer 30

sadness or regret for what one has done

Question 31

mercenary

Answer 31

greedy; motivated by desire for money

Question 32

fetid

Answer 32

having a bad odor

Question 33

drab

Answer 33

dull or dreary; monotonous

Question 34

prodigal

Answer 34

exceedingly or recklessly wasteful

Question 35

patronize

Answer 35

to sponsor or support; to be kind or helpful in a snobbish way, as if dealing with an inferior

Question 36

plausible

Answer 36

appearing worthy of belief or trust

Question 37

allure

Answer 37

the power to attract with something desirable

Question 38

lenient

Answer 38

inclined not to be strict

Question 39

pertinent

Answer 39

relevant

Question 40

serene

Answer 40

calm and peaceful

Question 41

indubitable

Answer 41

certain; indisputable

Question 42

inaugurate

Answer 42

to formally bring into office at the beginning of a term

Question 43

covert

Answer 43

concealed or disguised; not openly practiced

Question 44

solace

Answer 44

comfort in a time of distress

Question 45

insidious

Answer 45

subtly harmful; stealthy, sneaky

Question 46

atrophy

Answer 46

a wasting away, esp. of body tissue

Question 47

altercation

Answer 47

a heated or noisy arguement

Question 48

foment

Answer 48

to stir up negative feelings, esp. those that lead to violent action

Question 49

purloin

Answer 49

to steal, oft. in violation of a trust

Question 50

caesura

Answer 50

a break or pause