SAT Vocab Flashcard - Crucible #1

Front

An attempt to make something false appear true; a false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions.

Back

pretense

Front

Agreement or settlement of a dispute through concessions.

Back

compromise

Front

To escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Back

evade

Front

Prepared to obey others; less important, subordinate.

Back

subservient

Front

Heated disagreement; an assertion maintained in argument.

Back

Contention

Front

Andy Bernard, being new, often had to assume __________ tasks like bringing coffee to veteran coworkers.

Back

subservient

Front

The proposed start time for Little Elm High School has become a source of __________ for parents.

Back

contention

Front

Last-minute __________ between sophomores and seniors decided the powderpuff game.

Back

compromise

Front

Oscar has written only one hit song, he makes no _______ of being a great songwriter.

Back

pretense

Front

Politicians tend to _____ direct eye contact when lying, which is why you never see their eyes!

Back

evade