SAT Vocabulary: Set 6

patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.

to become less intense or widespread

Our _____________ to the amusement park made us late for the wedding.

You should all be ______________ when checking your grammar!

showing care and perserverence.

a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Many will not purchase a used vehicle until a mechanic has had time to _________ it.

The highlight of the class reunion was Amy’s _______________ arrival in a limousine.

deep respect for someone or something.

I hope this medicine will ______ the pain in my leg.

to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Although he wanted to stop yelling at his kids, the dad lacked the ___________ to actually do it.

People of authority must earn _____________ through their actions.

attempting to impress by pretending.