SAT Vocab #6

Question 1

advancing in a gradual way to cause harm SYN: treacherous, stealthy

Accepted Answer

insidious

Question 2

to think deeply SYN: ponder, contemplate

Accepted Answer

ruminate

Question 3

dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom SYN: fatigue

Accepted Answer

ennui

Question 4

the state of being known and celebrated by many SYN: honor, glory

Accepted Answer

renown

Question 5

not openly displayed SYN: secret, hidden

Accepted Answer

covert

Question 6

fond of company SYN: outgoing, social

Accepted Answer

gregarious

Question 7

An award of privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgement of merit SYN: honor

Accepted Answer

accolade

Question 8

To accept something reluctantly, but without protest SYN: agree, cave

Accepted Answer

acquiesce

Question 9

a subtle difference SYN: shade, distinction

Accepted Answer

nuance

Question 10

based on emotional reactions rather than on reason or thought SYN: instinctive, emotional

Accepted Answer

visceral

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