SAT Prep 13, 14, 15, 16

Jurisdiction means

"Since the robbery involved crossing state lines, the federal government had ___ in the case"

Chet refuses a cell phone. For most this __ would certainly __ their attempts at a social life.

Verbose most closely means...

Austere most closely means...

To argue fairly, stick to the topic and don't bring up old points that aren't ___ to the issue.

To hypnotize or fascinate; hold spellbound

The word homogeneous most closely means...

To be known widely but unfavorably; having a bad reputation

During Nate's __ at military school, he felt the __ rules impeded his flexible approach.

Nutritionists today _____ a diet low in fats and high in fiber.

In writing, it is actually easier to be __ than make the effort to cut out unnecessary words.

The definition of the word sordid is...

The trial was a _________ of justice because several of the juror had been bribed.

The word adept most closely means...

The definition of plight is...

When my dog is scolded, her drooping tail and sad eyes make it seem that she's ___.

Connoisseur most closely means...

Germane most closely means...

The SAT word that means "a strong dislike or distaste; hatred"

The definition of impede is...

Idiosyncrasy means...

The word that means "to make consistent; cause to conform to a model" is...

Common ways to make ads ___ are the use of humor and famous singers.

The definition of contrite is...

The SAT word that means to set free from slavery, captivity, or oppression

The definition of grotesque is...

The word that means, "too bold; overly confident" is...

The definition of perfunctory is...

A __ of Asian art told me that my Chinese vase is very old, quite rare, and valuable.

My grandpa help many jobs during his life; he even did a ___ in the circus.

A native of Kansas, Randy was ____ by the skyline in New York City.

Legal documents are worded in such __ language that most people need a lawyer to translate.

A SAT word that means "to speak or write in favor of; support"

Sam is a __of Native Amer. crafts. She can identify the tribe after examining a piece only __.

The word for "well proportioned; balanced; the same on both sides" is...

The definition of antipathy is?

The definition of preposterous is...

It takes years of study and practice to become ___ at acupuncture.

The word entrepreneur most closely means...

The word for "a secret plot by two or more people, especially harmful" is...

The word that means to "include; contain" is...

Lining the music school's hallway are ___s of handwritten pages of music by great composers.

The word for, "clearly expressed; easily understood" is...

Intended for or understood by only  certain group; beyond the understanding of most people

The SAT word that means "about to happen" is

The definition of the word stringent is...

"For someone allergic to insect bites, beekeeping would be a ________ occupation."

When the little boy said there was a frog in his milk, everyone laughed at his _____ idea.

The word travesty most closely means...

On hot days in our town, you can see young ___ operating their own lemonade stands.

Nancy has tried to __ the ants in her kitchen, but no matter how she sprays, they reappear.