Unit 7 SAT Vocab

Question 0

affectation

Answer 0

a trait, action, or expression characterized by fakeness

Question 1

adroit

Answer 1

having skill in the use of the bodily or mental powers

Question 2

bovine

Answer 2

sluggish, unresponsive; dull

Question 3

callow

Answer 3

immature; inexperienced

Question 4

dichotomoy

Answer 4

division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions

Question 5

fatuous

Answer 5

foolish, stupid, or unintelligent

Question 6

ferret

Answer 6

a domesticated, weasel-like animal; to drive out from a hiding place, to expel

Question 7

knell

Answer 7

the sound of a bell ringing slowly usually at a funeral

Question 8

laconic

Answer 8

using few words; concise

Question 9

macroscopic

Answer 9

large enough to be seen with the naked eye

Question 10

patent

Answer 10

a grant or right given from the government given to the creator of an invention for the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time.

Question 11

peccadillo

Answer 11

a slight trespass or offense

Question 12

quiditty

Answer 12

an essential quality that makes something what it is; the essence of something

Question 13

rationalize

Answer 13

to justify or make an excuse for one’s actions

Question 14

sagacious

Answer 14

wise and insightful; shrewd