SAT Vocabulary

We are all looking for friends with _______________, people we can depend on and trust.

Until it is determined whether or not the dog has rabies, it will be placed in _______________.

He was a financial _______________; everyone went to him for advice.

The challenge given to contestants was to cook a mix of ______ dishes using exotic ingredients from various countries.

Trent’s story was so _______________ that many questioned whether it actually happened. 

A major cause of the American Revolution was the high _______________ imposed on tea by the British government.

The proteins produced by the body worked as _______________ against the bacteria.

The boy exhibited remarkable modesty and _______________.

Animals that are _______________ usually sleep during the day.

After Rick was fired from the restaurant, he wrote a _____ review of the eatery, making fun of its menu and staff.

An _______________ eats both plants and animals. 

Ashley’s new haircut _______________ her cheek bones.

Our jubilance was hard to contain when that 7^th period bell rang; we _______________ and shouted in glee. 

Tulips _______________ in any good garden soil that has been deeply dug or trenched.

The poison of the sting is similar to snake-poison and rapidly paralyzes animals which are not _______________ to it. 

The teacher saw a ______ in the child’s behavior after she spoke to his parents about his attitude and work ethic.

If you _______________ one thing or person to another thing or person, you say that they are similar.

Many inspiring stories have been written that _______________ the heroic deeds of Joan of Arc.

Since the committee had no facts or figures, they decided to refrain from making any ____ about next year’s budget.

The valedictorian delivered a _______________ speech, contrast to the salutatorian's lengthy speech.

That the world is flat was at one time a popular _______________.

What happened to the Jews during the Holocaust was an _______________ disregard for human rights.

The _______________ child eagerly awaited her first trip to Disney World.

He described the landscape as a _______________ of fields, villages and hills.

The maze _______________ the adventurers; they searched for the exit for hours.

My doctor told me I need more _______________ in my life; otherwise, I may have a nervous breakdown. 

Students protested that the rule about phones was just a bunch of ___ because teachers were always using their phones.

An excessively large mansion decorated in an overdone way just to impress the neighbors could be described as ________.

She did not _______________ to answer the maid’s question; after all, who did this woman think she   was?

It is fun to watch the ocean waters _______________ beneath our glass-bottom boat.

The disruptive child was a _______________ to the class.

Howie directed the four of us to go someplace nearby, inside or outside, and not _______________ the location.

During the retreat, we will have a time period set aside solely for ___ so all participants can explore their feelings.

Since one of the five council members objected to the proposal, the vote was not _______________.

 They are a _____ bunch of women who think that wearing expensive clothes is the only way of showing off social status.

 I would love to take a look inside Dubai's newest, _______________ hotel, where a room can cost up to $30,000 a night. 

The buildings appeared in _______________ against the sky.

The _______________ crowd went crazy when the Eastside Eagles won the game.

The _______________ between the girls was heated; they were angry, and their words and expressions said it all.

Josh was no stranger to a fistfight, and he was considered by many to be a/an _____________ opponent.

_______________ happen due to the way the Earth circles, or orbits, the sun.

During the riots, crime was _______________ in the streets.

While he never intended his remark to be ________, he found that a lot of people had been offended by what he said.

It was hard to believe this ­­­­­_______________ man was the same angry man she had faced earlier that night.

As long as the company president acts like a ____ by ignoring his advisers, he will have no friends at his own business.

Jason was shocked when he learned the _______________ of his cheating was immediate expulsion from the university.

After the earthquake, many were left _______________, wondering how they were supposed to start over. 

The animals will _______________ further into the forest as developers continue to cut down trees.

You'll find the symptoms begin to ______________ gradually about 24 hours after you take the medicine.

The gardens behind the church made a beautiful _______________ setting for the wedding.

“_______________ not to have more but to be more.” ~ Archbishop Romero  

The man patted his wallet filled with cash and left the bank in a _______________ manner. 

The _______________ is almost completely barren and is made mostly of snow, ice and dirt. 

The _______________ was too small for it to land, so the helicopter hovered near the edge. 

An example of a/an _______________ is the trade ban in place that prevents the US from trading with Cuba.

What is the participle: Shouting with happiness, William celebrated his chance to interview at the company.

Which is an example of alliteration?

Trying to _______________ through London's busy streets can be a nightmare for the average tourist. 

Being _______________ in your personal financial management is important during this time of economic hardship. 

Jack lost his job because of his _______________ habit of not completing his duties in a timely manner.

The soccer player’s _______________ earned her a spot on the team. 

He _______________ his personal life in order to move ahead in his career.

The girl, looking for comfort, _______________ her head on his shoulder.

When the lawyer told us our lawsuit options, we realized we were in a _______________ about which legal path to take.

The mother found her daughter _______________ beneath the covers, terrified of the dark. 

Martin Luther King will always be remembered as a/an _______________ of Civil Rights. 

The prison warden was concerned his guards would not be able to control the _______________ caused by the riot.

The _______________ man is known for his funny punchlines.

The large _______________ was a nursery to many new stars.

 The supermarket set a _______________ of two chickens per family during the big sale.

Will is a _______________ employee who always checks his work for accuracy.

The detective must uncover the murderer by _______________ from facts

How can I help but be _______________ after losing my job?

Howie directed the four of us to go someplace nearby, inside or outside, and not _______________ the location.

The children's hospital treats kids with a wide _______________ of medical problems.

The _______________ was willing to give his life for the woman he loved.

Using the food processor, I am going to _______________ the vegetables into small pieces.

He is by definition a _______________; he leaves his Ibo culture behind and converts to Christianity. 

Dated events give students a _______________ of important occurrences throughout history.

The _______________ remarks brought tears to her eyes; these were hurtful and uncalled for.

Lana suspected the _______________ of tunnels and chambers ran beneath the entire town.

A row of grotesque ___ surmounts each story of the castle, which is also ornamented with various other sculptures.

Apartments are really _______________ in this city, so rents are very steep.

The creation of the Internet brought about a _______________ in communication. 

The child’s _______________ response was to move her hand away from the hot stove.

Avocado pits contain a _______________, persin, which can cause death even in very small amounts.

She was not proud of her _______________, which is why she worked extra hard to separate herself from her family.

Many students have decided to _______ Facebook, claiming it’s a place for old people like their teacher Mrs. McCullers.