SAT Vocab 9/10

Question 0

Distract

Answer 0

To draw the mind away from something claiming attention

Question 1

Dissipate

Answer 1

To spread in every direction; to scatter; to waste

Question 2

Diversion

Answer 2

A turning aside, as if traffic: a game or pastime; a recreation

Question 3

Dogmatic

Answer 3

Having to do with dogma or doctrine; stated with arrogance; stated without evidence

Question 4

Dross

Answer 4

The waste that rises to the surface of molten metal; rubbish; foreign matter or impurities

Question 5

Edify

Answer 5

To instruct, especially morally or spiritually; to enlighten

Question 6

Effrontery

Answer 6

Shameless boldness; rudeness; insolence

Question 7

Electorate

Answer 7

All persons having the right to vote

Question 8

Elite

Answer 8

A socially superior group

Question 9

Emaciate

Answer 9

To make unnaturally thin; to waste away

Question 10

Encompass

Answer 10

To surround; to contain or include; to bring about or achieve

Question 11

Encumber

Answer 11

To hinder; to weigh down; to burden

Question 12

Engender

Answer 12

To be the source of; to produce; to cause

Question 13

Enjoin

Answer 13

To command, especially in law; to forbid

Question 14

Epicure

Answer 14

A person who has refined tastes in eating and drinking; a gourmet

Question 15

Epitome

Answer 15

A person or thing typical of an entire class

Question 16

Equilibrium

Answer 16

A state of balance; mental or emotional poise

Question 17

Erratic

Answer 17

Not steady; uncertain; irregular

Question 18

Espouse

Answer 18

To adopt or support a cause; to take up

Question 19

Exacting

Answer 19

Hard to please; requiring hard work and close attention