SAT Prep Vocabulary 8 Practice

fanatical; holding extreme views on a particular topic

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

make worse; aggravate a problem or condition

superficial, often deceptive, outer layer

lacking willingness or energy to accomplish anything

widespread and pervasive; affecting everyone

particular mental outlook or point of view

not stated outright but understood

an extensive fire

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

factor that causes action

convince someone to abandon an action/belief

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

smaller room that serves as entry into larger room

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

sympathy for another's pain or grief

eating food from both animals and plants

government through administrative organizations, departments

to remove covering

unwilling to speak; tending to be silent

feeling of anxiety or uncertainty

tending to give a lesser punishment or penalty

having a horrible appearance

worthless but attractive ornament

yellow discoloration of the skin caused by a medical condition