SAT Prep Vocabulary 8 Practice

factor that causes action

feeling of anxiety or uncertainty

eating food from both animals and plants

superficial, often deceptive, outer layer

unwilling to speak; tending to be silent

yellow discoloration of the skin caused by a medical condition

sympathy for another's pain or grief

fictional story told as true in certain cultures, often containing a moral

a prophetic feeling; an impression that a bad event might happen in the future

government through administrative organizations, departments

widespread and pervasive; affecting everyone

make worse; aggravate a problem or condition

fanatical; holding extreme views on a particular topic

tending to give a lesser punishment or penalty

deep, long depression in the earth, as a canyon or gorge

lacking willingness or energy to accomplish anything

worthless but attractive ornament

convince someone to abandon an action/belief

to control the course and direction of a vessel or vehicle; find a route

particular mental outlook or point of view

not stated outright but understood

smaller room that serves as entry into larger room

having a horrible appearance

an extensive fire

to remove covering