SAT set 6

Question 1

metamorphosis

Answer 1

transformation, as by magic; a marked change in appearance or function

Question 2

prestige

Answer 2

fame or importance based of reputation or achievements

Question 3

duplicity

Answer 3

deception; deceitfulness; double-dealing

Question 4

peruse

Answer 4

to read carefully

Question 5

disabuse

Answer 5

to free from error or falsehood

Question 6

transcribe

Answer 6

to copy over, usually into a different form

Question 7

somber

Answer 7

dark and gloomy or dull

Question 8

debunk

Answer 8

to expose the falsehood of

Question 9

staunch

Answer 9

strongly loyal

Question 10

mortify

Answer 10

to humiliate; to fill with embarrassment

Question 11

blunder

Answer 11

v. to move carelessly
n. such a movement; a significant error

Question 12

putrid

Answer 12

in a foul state, as of decaying flesh; rotten

Question 13

illicit

Answer 13

unlawful; improper

Question 14

motif

Answer 14

a recurring subject or theme, esp. in a work of art or literature

Question 15

scrupulous

Answer 15

conscientious and exact; having principles

Question 16

ruse

Answer 16

an action or device intended to decieve

Question 17

lineaments

Answer 17

any of the features of the body, usually the face

Question 18

derelict

Answer 18

adj. deserted, abandoned (building); neglectful of a duty (person); n. a homeless person

Question 19

cynical

Answer 19

distrusting others from a sense that everyone’s motives are selfish

Question 20

ingrate

Answer 20

an ungrateful person

Question 21

caveat

Answer 21

a warning

Question 22

compound

Answer 22

a building or group of buildings enclosed by a barrier

Question 23

apprehension

Answer 23

worry or unease

Question 24

atheist

Answer 24

one who believes that God does not exist

Question 25

icon

Answer 25

an image; a symbol; a representation of a holy person, esp. in the Orthodox Christian churches

Question 26

fallacy

Answer 26

a false notion, esp. one based on incorrect reasoning

Question 27

analogy

Answer 27

a similarity between things that are otherwise dissimilar, a comparsion based on such similarity

Question 28

abject

Answer 28

adj. of the lowest degree; brought low in condition

Question 29

aristocracy

Answer 29

a hereditary ruling class; a group considered to be superior to the others

Question 30

relegate

Answer 30

to assign to an obscure place or condition; to send away

Question 31

ubiquitous

Answer 31

present everywhere

Question 32

banal

Answer 32

dull or stale; commonplace

Question 33

rustic

Answer 33

of or living in the country

Question 34

rejoinder

Answer 34

an answer, esp. to another answer

Question 35

venial

Answer 35

easily excused or forgiven

Question 36

apt

Answer 36

appropriate; having a natural tendency

Question 37

exert

Answer 37

to put forth or bring to bear

Question 38

exodus

Answer 38

the departure of a large number of people

Question 39

suffrage

Answer 39

the right to vote

Question 40

diverge

Answer 40

to depart from a set course or opinion

Question 41

blithe

Answer 41

frivolous; casual; carefree

Question 42

indelible

Answer 42

incapable of being removed or erased

Question 43

arbitrate

Answer 43

to settle a dispute or a fight between two parties

Question 44

pragmatic

Answer 44

dealing practically with a situation or a thing; based on experience rather than theory

Question 45

averse

Answer 45

opposed; reluctant; repelled

Question 46

dismal

Answer 46

causing gloom or depression

Question 47

circumspect

Answer 47

showing discretion and careful judgment

Question 48

underscore

Answer 48

to emphasize

Question 49

sedate

Answer 49

calm; quiet

Question 50

saline

Answer 50

of or containing common salt