SAT/ACT Vocabulary 11-20

Question 1

It is important to create _____________ ideas when writing, so that readers can understand you.

Accepted Answer

coherent

Question 2

One must have ______________ for others in their time of need.

Accepted Answer

compassion

Question 3

Detectives will try to _______________ a motive for the actions of criminals.

Accepted Answer

attribute

Question 4

Towns will often _____________, or grow, into bustling metropolitan centers.

Accepted Answer

burgeon

Question 5

It is a good idea to have a partner that will _______________ you, to create a perfect match.

Accepted Answer

complement

Question 6

Teachers often ____________ a student's mastery of content through quizzes and tests.

Accepted Answer

assess

Question 7

When something bad might __________ a loved one, we will often do anything to protect him/her.

Accepted Answer

befall

Question 8

Sometimes students act out in order to ________________ for weak academic abilities.

Accepted Answer

compensate

Question 9

In English class, students are asked to ____________ several essays.

Accepted Answer

compose

Question 10

The death of a loved one is often very difficult for one to __________, or endure.

Accepted Answer

bear

Questions 10