SAT Vocab

Question 1

mobile

Answer 1

adj- able to move or be moved freely or easily

Question 2

analyze

Answer 2

v- examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation

Question 3

bear

Answer 3

v- endure an ordeal or difficulty

Question 4

contradict

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v- to be in conflict with

Question 5

disposition

Answer 5

n- a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character

Question 6

engage

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v- to occupy, attract, or involve (someone’s interest or attention)

Question 7

glaring

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adj- extremely obvious or conspicious

Question 8

latent

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adj- existing but not yet developed or obvious; hidden; concealed

Question 9

pensive

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adj- engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

Question 10

rudimentary

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adj- involving or limited to basic principles

Question 11

conceivable

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adj- capable of being imagined or grasped mentally

Question 12

befall

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v- (of something bad) happen to someone

Question 13

compose

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v- write or create

Question 14

corollary

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n- a direct or natural consequence or result

Question 15

dynamic

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adj- characterized by constant change, activity, or progress

Question 16

evolve

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v- develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

Question 17

imminant

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adj- about to happen

Question 18

minute

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adj- extremely small (MY-noot)

Question 19

predate

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v- exist or occur at a date earlier than something

Question 20

solemn

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adj- formal and dignified; serious

Question 21

dissoluable

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adj- able to be dissolved, loosened, or disconnected

Question 22

burgeon

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v- begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

Question 23

correlate

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v- have a mutual relationship or connection

Question 24

eclipse

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n- a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing

Question 25

incendiary

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adj- tending to stir up conflict

Question 26

infer

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v- deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning rather than from clear statements

Question 27

mishap

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n- an unlucky incident

Question 28

principle

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n- a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior

Question 29

sustainable

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adj- able to be maintained at a certain rate or level

Question 30

anectdote

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n- a short and a musing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Question 31

compassion

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n- concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

Question 32

critical

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adj- expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements

Question 33

demean

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v- cause a severe loss in dignity of a respect for someone or something

Question 34

eminent

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adj- famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

Question 35

inevitable

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adj- certain to happen; unavoidable

Question 36

nostalgia

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n- a sentimental longing or affection for the past

Question 37

omit

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v- leave out or exclude, either intentionally or forgetfully

Question 38

proficient

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adj- competent or skilled in doing or using something

Question 39

trait

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n- a distinguishing quality or characteristic