SAT Vocabulary 17-10

Max's concern was apparent as he showed only an ____ interest in the new project.

His teammates _____ with Hank after he struck out with bases loaded.

The _____ morning sky gave no hint of the downpour that would later saturate our cabana.

to pull down; to take apart

a feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy

Her _____ tears fooled no one.

Such _____ talk will not help reconcile the feuding parties.

When the couple realized that they were not _____, the sought a divorce.

extremely biting or caustic; sharp and bitter

Mr. Darcy's _____ manner immediately attracted Mrs. Bennett's attentions.

gradually disappearing; fleeting

to take ideas or work of someone else and present them as your own

Surprisingly, Donna is the _____ of her twin Debby.

to sympathize with; to feel sorrow for another's suffering

One way to _____ their feelings of anger is to trivialize the quarrel.

The salesperson's repertoire of _____ jokes left us wishing she was more taciturn.

Jefferson High held Collier Tech's tea in _____.

with the nap worn down so that threads show; frayed or shabby; used so often that it is stale.

The people danced with joy when the government agreed to _____ the rule of apartheid.

agreeing

I tried to _____ myself with Maurice, but he was immutably set against my proposal

to cancel; to repeal; to set aside

to make the situation worse; to irritate

courteous; suave, polished

Before the movers could take the pool table out, they had to _____ it.

Jordan knew better than to _____ a sonnet of Shakespeare.

direct opposite

to make oneself acceptable

of doubtful authenticity; counterfeit

unruffled; tranquil; unclouded