SAT Vocab List 1

What does it mean to "abhor" something?

• To love it deeply

• To be indifferent to it

• To regard it with disgust and hatred

• To be confused by it

What does "ambiance" refer to?

• A type of French cuisine

• The character and atmosphere of a place

• A legal agreement

• A mathematical formula

What does "archaic" mean?

• Modern and new

• Ancient or old-fashioned

• Complicated and difficult to understand

• Related to architecture

What does "chronic" describe?

• A situation that is resolved quickly

• A type of medicine

• A condition persisting for a long time or constantly recurring

• A rare event

What does "congenial" mean?

• Unfriendly and harsh

• Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own

• Confusing and unclear

• Extremely difficult

To "deduce" something means to:

• Ignore it

• Arrive at a fact or a conclusion by reasoning from the evidence

• Decrease its importance

• Increase its complexity

What does "docile" mean?

• Aggressive and difficult to control

• Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

• Extremely intelligent

• Very rare and unique

To "elapse" means to:

• To stop suddenly

• To make a loud noise

• To occur in a particular manner

• To pass or go by (used with time)

What does "entice" mean?

• To force someone to do something

• To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

• To confuse or perplex

• To reject or deny

What does "fortuitous" mean?

• Happening by accident or chance rather than design

• Happening with a negative outcome

• Planned and executed with precision

• Extremely difficult to achieve