SAT Vocabulary #5 - Flashcards

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philanthropist The philanthropist donated millions of dollars to schools and hospitals without expecting anything in return.

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A person who gives money to help others

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Using context clues, select the best definition for the bolded word: His callous reaction to the tragedy shocked everyone, as he showed no sympathy at all.

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Cold and unfeeling

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Using context clues, select the best definition for the bolded word: She refused to squander her savings on expensive clothes she did not need.

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Waste foolishly

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The celebrity grew uncomfortable with the constant adulation from fans who praised her nonstop.

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Public praise and admiration

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Using context clues, select the best definition for the bolded word: The manager tried to conciliate the angry customers by offering refunds and apologies.

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Make peace with

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Using context clues, select the best definition for the bolded word: They held a surreptitious meeting after school so no one else would find out.

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Secretive and hidden

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Using context clues, select the best definition for the bolded word: Some considered his joke to be blasphemy because it showed disrespect toward their religious beliefs.

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Disrespect toward something sacred

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From her tone of voice, he could discern that she was disappointed, even though she said nothing.

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Understand or recognize

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His parsimony became obvious when he refused to spend money on even basic necessities.

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Extreme thriftiness

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Using context clues, select the best definition for the bolded word: The villain’s avarice drove him to betray his friends for more gold.

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Greed