SAT Prep: Word List 1_group 5

a cut

When I was a kid, I would try to _?_ the arrival of Christmas morning by going to bed early.

forgiveness; pardon; release

Even though you wronged me, I will grant you _?_ so I can let go of the pain and be at peace.

stubborn

The drunk driver’s _?_ disregard for the lives of others earned him seven years in prison.

Although the hurricane was rapidly approaching, the townspeople were _?_ and did not evacuate.

of little value; gaudy

After a long day at work, she just wanted to _?_ herself in the armchair with a good book.

We shouldn’t feel bad about the loss because we made a(n) _? effort and only lost by one point.

a respite; postponement of a sentence

can be believed; reasonable

When Jason forgot his homework, he tried to come up with a _? excuse his teacher would believe.

establish firmly in a position

Because the _?_ was so deep, Richard was rushed to the emergency room by an ambulance.

obvious

Most people consider reality shows to be _?_ forms of entertainment.

praiseworthy

hurry; accelerate; rush

When he realized he would not get a(n) _?_, the death row inmate said his final goodbyes.