SAT Vocabulary Reinforcement

a statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions

(verb) to strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something

The issue of gun control ______ the class as they weighed the positives and negatives.

The teacher's _____ expression made it difficult to tell if the test results were good or bad.

Alzheimers disease causes many _____ as the brain forgets how to function.

The ____ Swiss Army knife acts as magnifying glass, tweezers, can opener, toothpick, and pen.

My ____ to the smell of seafood was obvious as I ran away from the kitchen.

Presidential candidates seem to make a sport out of _______ members of the other party.

To ______ the sting of not being invited to the party, I took my son to Sky Zone with a friend.

Her frustrated ________ that teachers deliberately schedule tests on the same day is false.

_____ exudes from the secretary's voice as she tries to pronounce names over the announcements.

The __ boy told his mom to watch the Star Wars movie first to see if it is appropriate for him.

The rulings of the ______ judge were rarely challenged.

The _____ dog refused to give up the bone, growling at anyone who came near him.

Though texting is ________, it probably isn't the best way to wish Grandma a happy birthday.

My son needs a special polish to act as a ____ against him constantly biting his nails.

_____ spending of taxpayer money makes voters resentful of politicians.

The ____, a terminal cancer patient, inspired the audience with his poise and courage.

His blank _______ led to his success as a poker player.

The couple's _________ for one another sadly disappeared over the years, leading to divorce.