Vocabulary from SAT Reading Flashcards
1
Q
/ˈkændədəsi/
the position of being one of the people who are competing in an election
noun
A
candidacy
2
Q
/rɪˈseptɪv/
willing to consider new idea or listen to someone else’s opinion
adjective
A
receptive
3
Q
/rɪˈseptɪv/
willing to consider new idea or listen to someone else’s opinion
adjective
A
receptive
4
Q
/rɪˈfaɪnd/
polite and seems to be well-educated or to belong to a high social class – sometimes used humorously
adjective
A
refined
5
Q
/ˈdefərəns/
humble submission and respect
noun
A
deference
6
Q
/ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/
making someone love or like you
A
endearing
7
Q
/prɪˈpɒstərəs/
completely silly or unreasonable
adjective
A
preposterous
