Vocabulary Power Plus for SAT/ACT - Book 4 - Lesson Three

no longer current or applicable; antiquated

using or consuming sparingly

one who bears the blame for others

The painter converted his garage into an __________to work on his creative masterpieces

Eliminate extraneous words if you want your paper to have a __________ message

Andy was frequently absent, so other workers made him the ___________ for their own mistakes

not allowing refusal or delay; imperative

Censors sometimes feel that it is necessary to_________ offensive scenes from movies.

an artist's or a designer's workshop

Bill, who wants to lose weight, is ________ in eating foods high in fat.

Despite his ___________treatment of the employees, the foreman was still well-liked.

Some states still have _______laws that regulate horse-and-buggy traffic

The wizard claimed that no harm would come to anyone holding the ___________.

an evil or wicked act

transparent; clear

a universal truth; an established rule

keen; mentally sharp

He heartily repented his __________, but only after he faced a lifelong prison sentence

The ________gambler knew he needed to make a hasty exit after winning all the gangster's money.

to waver; to sway indecisively

melodious; pleasing to the ear

For years, Bobby ________between liking one band and the another

The opera singer's ________ voice earned her a prominent place in the upcoming production

The evil heir planned to ________ the throne while the king was ill.

Some think the greatest ______ of all is, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck

The guard issued a _________warning to step away from the fence or be fired upon

treating with condescension; acting superior

to take over; to seize power

to remove vulgar or objectionable material