SAT Vocabulary 1

Ms. Wannos's children's names are

A close definition of "skeptical" is "cynical"

undermine

ambivalent

profound

As a man of science, he tends _________ the process more than the outcome.

nostalgia

refute

All are synonymns of "condemn" except

Despite his young age, my son is already very ________ in regards to organizing his priorities.

hostile

Disparage is an adjective, or a word that describes a noun.

Because Abby came from a wealthy family, it was not surprising she looked at homeless people with ___________.

Lying is one surefire way to __________ your image.

Caleb was _________ to a life of no Jolly Ranchers because he kept using Ms. Wannos's name in his vocabulary sentences.

Listening to the pregnant woman’s _________ about her intense labor pains made me want to adopt.

She tried to think how to _______ the argument on moral grounds.

Heather knows if she does not keep up the __________ of having work experience she will be fired.

aesthetic

All of the following are synonyms of foster EXCEPT

Ms. Wannos's favorite color is

The professor hoped to _______ a genuine interest in his students to pursue research.

The events of the past election have _________ Americans' faith in the election process.

All are synonyms of "assert" except

After Jane’s husband left her for another woman, she became _________ of love.