SAT Vocabulary Lesson 4

unusually advanced

A common  __________________________ used by employers is “let go” instead of “fired”.    

greedy for food and drink

The short, ugly,__________________________ man walked proudly with his nose in the air. 

The great, wicked,  ___________________________ White Witch tricked Edmund into trusting her. 

__________ people rarely show any concern for others because they mostly care about themselves.

When the Witch gives Edmund the Turkish Delight, he becomes ____by demanding more and more.

unreasonably sensitive

The policeman’s  _________________ personality was reavealed after someone caught him stealing.

The  _________________________ young girl began playing piano when she was three-years-old.

self-centered

to weaken

a nicer term for something harsh

Edmund, _________________________and angry, stormed past his siblings after they yelled at him.

pretentious

threatening

hypocritical

The bombs__ the armed forces,so troops were forced to stop fighting until they gained strength.

She was so  ______________ that having an intelligent conversation with her was impossible.    

strongly opinionated