SAT Prep: Word List 1_group 4

A(n) _?_ act of violence was committed at school today.

Thanks to my former employer’s _?_ recommendation, I now have a great job.

believable

cuddle; snuggle

speech which offends religious sentiments

shameful; very bad

statement giving strong praise

puzzle; mystery

slow; late; overdue; delayed

complicated; highly convoluted

Because the horse wanted one of my apples, it started to _?_ my arm.

cancel; deny; repeal

The soldier refused to accept a _?_ for his bravery because he felt he was performing his duty.

After his third time being _?_ for class, the student knew he would serve lunch detention.

In some religions, it is considered _?_ for one to criticize the teachings of the prophets.

Whenever I see clouds, I know they are a(n) _?_ of an approaching storm.

The _?_ novel was a series of mysteries, drawing in the reader to the various complex tangents.

indicators; bringers of warnings

If you talk out loud in class, I will _?_ your right to choose where to sit.

The magician’s trick was a(n) _?_ to everyone in the audience.