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SAT Vocab
| there were big REVERBERATIONS in the lives of many ordinary Americans living outside major urban centers. | there were big IMPACTS in the lives of many ordinary Americans living outside major urban centers. |
| horror movies are a great way for EVOKING fear. | Horror movies are great for BRINGING OUT fear. |
| I feel COMMUNION with nature. | I feel CONNECTION with nature. |
| despite the POIGNANCY of the story, positives came out of it. | despite the SADNESS of the story, positives came out of it. |
| the FATUITY in the people's actions show how dumb they are. | the FOOLISHNESS in the people's actions show how dumb they are. |
| he was ENTRANCED by her beauty. | he was CAPTIVATED by her beauty. |
| I feel AMBIVALENT to inviting my friend Sarah because no one likes her. | I feel UNCERTAIN to inviting my friend Sarah because no one likes her. |
| chalies ACUTENESS made him excellent in surgeries | charlies SHARPNESS made him good at surgeries |
| my homework STYMIED because of the lack of information. | my homework was DELAYED because of the lack of information. |
| the atheletes were BEARING the heat during the game. | the athletes were TAKE the heat during the game. |
| he wanted to TWEAK his idea | he wanted to ALTER his idea |
| the ORIENTATION of the main altar of the church | the POSITION of the main altar of the church |
| I took an aspirin to ALLEVIATE my headache pain | I took aspirin to REDUCE my headache pain |
| wind turbines have a high level of SUSTAINABILITY because wind is an endless resource | Wind turbines have a high level of because wind is an endless resource |
| my feelings for john began to ABATE after a while | my feelings for john began to LESSEN after a while |
| It’s important to avoid BIAS when investigating a crime | It’s important to avoid TAKING SIDES when investigating a crime |
| Many cultures believe in BENEVOLENT spirits. | Many cultures believe in KIND spirits. |
| I admire her CANDOR when nobody else bothers to speak up | I admire her HONESTY when nobody else bothers to speak up |
| It wasn’t until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert COINCIDED with my finals | It wasn’t until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert CLASH with my finals |
| The president DECREED that Halloween would henceforth be a national holiday | The president DECLARED that Halloween would henceforth be a national holiday |
| She DEMURRED at my request to transfer to a different department | She OBJECTED at my request to transfer to a different department |
| She’s a little ECCENTRIC but still fun to be around | She’s a little WEIRD but still fun to be around |
| After cheating on the exam, Emily began to feel as though she’d made an EGREGIOUS mistake | After cheating on the exam, Emily began to feel as though she’d made an HORRIBLE mistake |
| His speech was not only ELOQUENT but also extremely compelling | His speech was not only PERSUASIVE but also extremely compelling |
| Her EMPHATIC smile told me she was excited to ride the roller coaster. | Her EXPRESSIVE smile told me she was excited to ride the roller coaster. |
| I can’t ENUMERATE how many times I’ve had to remind my students when their papers are due | I can’t SPECIFY how many times I’ve had to remind my students when their papers are due |
| FISCAL policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy. | MONEY policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy. |
| I can't imagine aliens visiting us in the FORSEEABLE future | I can't imagine aliens visiting us in the NEAR future |
| The GALVANIZING performance left everyone spellbound | The THRILLING performance left everyone spellbound |
| I became interested in GERIACTRIC medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away from cancer | I became interested in OLD medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away from cancer |
| The politician's expensive campaign ultimately ended IGNOMINIOUS defeat | The politician's expensive campaign ultimately ended in HIMULIATING defeat |
| Backpacking abroad can be fun, but don’t be IMPRUDENT about money | Backpacking abroad can be fun, but don’t be imp about money |
| The couple’s differences were ultimately IRRECONCILABLE, giving them no choice but to break up | The couple’s differences were ultimately UNFORGIVING, giving them no choice but to break up |
| Susan LAMENTED her missed chance at going to Europe with her high school class | Susan REGRETTED her missed chance at going to Europe with her high school class |
| We are looking for NOVEL ways to approach the project | We are looking for NEW ways to approach the project |
| Body-language experts even understand the NUANCES of facial expressions | Body-language experts even understand the DISCTINCTS of facial expressions |
| Gods are OMNIPOTENT beings who can control human destiny | Gods are POWERFUL beings who can control human destiny |
| The new employee OPINED at the company meeting | The new employee OPENELY EXPRESSED at the company meeting |
| That ORNATE silverware must be worth thousands of dollars! | That FANCY silverware must be worth thousands of dollars! |
| Sick and tired of putting up with his bad moods, the pirates OUSTED their captain | Sick and tired of putting up with his bad moods, the pirates REMOVED their captain |
| Our PARAMOUNT concern is the safety of our employees | Our MAJOR concern is the safety of our employees |
| I can say without HYPERBOLE this is the greatest meal I have ever had! | I can say without EXAGGERATING this is the greatest meal I have ever had! |
| Because of the DIMINUTION of gas prices, more people are hitting the highways this summer. | Because of the DECREASE of gas prices, more people are hitting the highways this summer. |
| Our state police does not have JURISDICTION to follow the criminals into another state | Our state police does not have POWER to follow the criminals into another state |
| A quick CHECK assured no one was in the house. | A quick REVIEW assured no one was in the house. |
| The weeds started to ENCROACH on my vegetable garden. | The weeds started to INVADE on my vegetable garden. |
| Not very ASTUTE of you running around with a sharp knife. | Not very SMART of you running around with a sharp knife. |
| I CONFIDE my secrets to my best friend. | I TRUST my secrets to my best friend. |
| She CHANNELED her energy towards it. | She CONDUCTED her energy towards it. |
| People DISCOUNT womens abilities. | People DISGARD womens abilities |
| Barking at the dog will only AGITATE him further. | Barking at the dog will only UPSET him further. |
| The police officer had an INIMICAL attitude towards criminals. | The police officer had a HOSTILE attitude towards criminals. |
| Do you think bleach will SUFFICE as a cleaning agent in the restroom? | Do you think bleach will BE ENOUGH as a cleaning agent in the restroom? |
| If the situation does not improve, the people will REVOLT. | If the situation does not improve, the people will REBEL. |
| the IDEALIST set out to accomplish her goals for the day with confidence. | the BELIEVER set out to accomplish her goals for the day with confidence. |
| As a teacher, I am a strong ADVOCATE for more parent involvement in schools. | As a teacher, I am a strong SUPPORTER for more parent involvement in schools. |
| the constantly changing schedule was somewhat VEXING, but I cope | the constantly changing schedule was somewhat IRRITATING, but I cope |
| He had a DEFT for art | He had a SKILL for art |
| The bird has a CONSPICUOUS red head. | The bird has a STRIKING red head. |
| There were CRYPTIC messages | There were MYSTERIOUS messages |
| the university has a high CRITERION for admission | the university has a high BAR for admission |
| The food was not EDIBLE | The food was not CONSUMABLE |
| He admired the uniqueness in her | He admired the INDIVIDUALISM in her |
| I VALIDATED her passport | I RATIFIED her passport |
| a theory that has not yet been tested EMPIRICALLY | a theory that has not yet been tested with OBSERVATION |
| the DICTATES of the party | the AUTHORITIES of the party |
| Christman is RENOWNED | Christmas is CELEBRATED |
| his TRANSLUCENT patriotism | his CLEAR patriotism |
| She refused to VACATE her house even under increased pressure. | She refused to LEAVE her post even under increased pressure. |
| struggling to CONVEY his feelings | struggling to EXPRESS his feelings |
| an INNOVATIVE approach to the problem | a CREATIVE approach to the problem |
| I GARNERED much praise for his fundraising | I ACCUMULATED much praise for his fundraising |
| The critics have ACCLAIMED her performance. | The critics have APPLAUDED her performance. |
| I got an ABYSMAL grade on my research paper! | I got a HORRID grade on my research paper! |
| Language ACQUISITION is easier for kids than it is for adults. | Language GRASPING is easier for kids than it is for adults. |
| Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially ADEPT at the violin. | Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially SKILLED at the violin. |
| The world has never been the same since the ADVENT of the light bulb. | The world has never been the same since the CREATION of the light bulb. |
| An ADVERSARIAL attitude will make you many enemies in life. | A HOSTILE attitude will make you many enemies in life. |
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