SAT Vocabulary Units 1 and 2

To give up a position, typically one of leadership

Carmela's mean, judgemental peers ___ her quirky, ___ behaviors as being "weird" and "freakish."

Nick was so __ that he refused to back down from his position on yellow folders.

My sister's arguments were so __, that I found myself having a hard time disagreeing with her.

Evelyn's words were so ___ and harsh, they cut like a knife.

Because of her puppy's _____ behavior, Abby decided to enroll him in obedience school.

Math class with Mr. Schomer is so ___; I would rather watch paint dry.

A model of excellence or perfection

Even though my uncle suffers from dementia and memory loss, he is still able to recognize his wife in his ___ moments.

Elise felt incredibly ___ despite getting 12 hours of sleep the night before.

Photos of my grandfather are a __ reminder of the wonderful memories we shared during his lifetime.

Having a tendency to quarrel or dispute

I couldn't believe that the woman was so __ after being pulled up onstage by Jungkook during the BTS concert.

I cannot stand Dolly's ___ nature: one minute she's highly contentious, the next she's sweet and agreeable.

Extremely skilled

Although he did not rob the cash register himself, Agastya ___ the thief as his getaway driver.

Luca tried to ___ the math problem to Luca, but Luca was only left more confused because he's bad at math, unlike Luca.

I was surprised by the ___ of cigarettes when I lived in Spain: people smoked in malls, restaurants, & hospitals

It is __ that I get a passing grade on my science exam, or I will never hear the end of it from my mom.

After learning that Ken had made plans to go with Barbie to the prom, Skipper sheepishly __ her offer to take him.

"Incessant" means

Because of her ___ nature, Mrs. Combest enjoys tormenting 7th grade students with SAT vocabulary words.

Rose was so ____ at creative writing, she left all of her classmates feeling ____ of any talent.

Of little importance; trifling; insignificant