SAT VOCABULARY

SAT VOCABULARY

Assessment

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English

12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.11-12.4C, RI.9-10.4, L.5.4B

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Appropriation

Back

The act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission. Example: The manager's appropriation of credit for the team's work led to resentment among the members.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Accretion

Back

The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter. Example: The accretion of sediment in the riverbed can change the flow of water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Acumen

Back

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain. Example: Her business acumen helped the startup thrive in a competitive market.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Anathema

Back

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes. Example: For the traditionalists, modern art was anathema.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Apathy

Back

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Example: The student's apathy towards his studies was evident in his poor grades.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Alias

Back

A name that is not one's true name; a pseudonym. Example: The author published her book under an alias to maintain privacy.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Antipathy

Back

A deep-seated feeling of aversion. Example: There was a strong antipathy between the two rival teams.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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