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SAT Vocab Multiple Meanings

Subjects : sat, english, vocabulary
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. (n.) - A liking or talent for (syn: predilection - proclivity - penchant). The SAT really likes this one






2. To wade across the shallow part of a river or stream. Climb every mountain; ford every stream--are words from the Sound of Music






3. To saturate or completely soak - as in to let a tea bag steep. Allow the tea to steep for at least five minutes -






4. To test or try; attempt; experiment. Dr. Ying has us essay several compounds in Chemistry class today.






5. A result or outcome of an action. The seniors' prank precipitated a ban on all future senior pranks.






6. A tool used for shaping. My father used a die to shape the replacement spindle for our stair railing.






7. (n. - v.) - A factory where money is produced / To produce money also excellent condition Mint produced pennies. When they are minted - they are in mint condition.






8. To pronounce or speak affectedly; to speak too carefully. Don't mince word; say what you mean.






9. To sap or droop; to become spiritless. I am sorry to be flagging but I am suffering from jet lag.






10. (adj.) - Simple - undecorated






11. To become weak; to lose interest. After the long battle the soldiers were flagged.






12. To tolerate - endure - countenance. I can brook many of his silly habits but loud gum chewing is intolerable






13. A perfect example Sam was the personification of bravery.






14. To enervate or weaken the vitality of. A sunny day at the beach saps all the energy out of me.






15. -pompous - self-important. He believes he is consequential because he donated money to the school fund.






16. A rope - cord or cable attached as a brace or guide. The guy helped secure the mast.






17. The supporting structural cross-part of a wing. Guitars have struts across the neck.






18. Soften or moderate Although he was disappointed - my dad tempered his words with a slight smile.






19. Courage - spunk - fortitude. Despite hard times - James had amazing pluck.






20. To devise a new word Who coined the name 'labradoodles?'






21. (v.) - To regulate - control. Who is going to police the dark alley to make sure it is safe for the young children who pass by every day.






22. (v.) - To join two things together The wellness club and the athletic department were bridged my their mutual interest in having Hackley serve healthy food.






23. Hidden - concealed - beyond comprehension. John Lofter was well regarded because his evil intentions were occult.






24. Exceptional - unusual - odd.She was singular in her gymnasts talent. She was singular in her Gothic taste.






25. Sharply perceptive; keen; penetrating. For some reason very librarian our school has ever ever hired has been trenchant.






26. (v.) - To complain After awhile her carping became very irritating because she never said anything positive about the school.






27. (v.) - To give in - acquiesce Eventually - Mimi caved in and let the girls wear eye makeup






28. (v.) - To proclaim enthusiastically. Harry was hailed as the greatest lacrosse player Hackley has ever seen.






29. To soften; moderate. Mr. King - after forbidding students to wear shirst with scenes of violence tempered his remarks by saying that they did not apply to boys who never wore hoodies or shirts with offensive militaristic designs to school






30. (v.) - To bother - question repeatedly Harry badgered me for a new lacrosse stick






31. To successfully travel through. We negotiated our way through the narrow street in Chainatown






32. To lose vigor (as through grief). After her husband died - Mrs. Deary pined for weeks.






33. To restrain; halt; contain. He was able to check the flow of water with his wrench.






34. (v.) - To modify or soften the severity of a statement






35. To bring up - announce - begin to talk about. Many parents are afraid to broach the subject of colleges with their kids






36. Inhumanely cruel. Attila the Hun was probably the most fell of all rulers.






37. (adj.) - Simple - unadorned. It was a small modest home but they wee happy to have their own place.






38. To remove (as a parliamentary motion) from consideration - let's table the discussion on cafeteria lunch and go for a nice walk instead.






39. Overshadow; surpass. The younger brother - Tim - eclipsed his sister as timed relays.






40. (n.) - A fundamental (e.g. staple crop)






41. To pry - to press - or force with a lever; something taken by force - He prized the locked door until the door jam gave way.






42. (n. - adj.) - Artificial or pretentious behavior. The trouble with Jill is that her behavior is so affected that it is impossible to determine her real personality






43. To imply - suggest - or insinuate. He intimated that I had stolen his bike.






44. To complain or grumble. Stop grousing and just come with us.






45. To attempt to gain the favor or support of a person or group - The politician courted support for the new bill he wanted to pass -






46. To modify ex: modify work He qualified his remarks so that the older voters were not offended.






47. (v.) - To believe in. I subscribe to the 'less is more' theory of dressing so I usually do not wear jewelry






48. (adj.) - Having an offensively strong or unclean odor. The men's locker room is rank after a football game.






49. Majestic - venerable. Albert Bierstadt painted august mountains.






50. To lose courage - turn frightened. The chimpanzee was quailed by the alpha male in the group.