Sat Prep Set One

Front 1

Abnegate

Back 1

To give up/to deny oneself

After his retirement, the former police officer found it difficult to abnegate authority.

Front 2

Abrogate

Back 2

To abolish by authoritative action

The president's job is to abrogate any law that fosters inequality among citizens.

Front 3

Abscond

Back 3

To leave quickly in secret

The criminal absconded during the night with all his mother's money.

Front 4

Abstemious

Back 4

Done sparingly/ consuming in moderation

The spa served no sugar or wheat, but the clients found the retreat so calm that they didn't mind the abstemious rules.

Front 5

Accede

Back 5

To express approval/to agree to

Once the mayor heard the reasonable request, she happily acceded to the proposal.

Front 6

Acclivity

Back 6

An incline or upward slope/the ascending side of a hill

We were so tired from hiking that by the time we reached the acclivity, it looked more like a mountain than a hill.

Front 7

Accretion

Back 7

A growth in size, an increase in amount

The committee's strong found-raising efforts resulted in an accretion in scholarship money.

Front 8

Acme

Back 8

The highest level or degree attainable

Just when he reached the acme of his power, the dictator was overthrown.

Front 9

Actuate

Back 9

To put into motion, to activate/to motivate or influence to activity

The leaders rousing speech actuated the crowd into a peaceful protest.

Front 10

Acuity

Back 10

Sharp vision or perception characterized by the ability to resolve fine detail

With unusual acuity, she was able to determine that the masterpiece was a fake.

Front 11

Acumen

Back 11

Sharpness of insight, mind, and understanding/shrewd judgment

The investor's financial acumen helped him to select high-yield stocks.

Front 12

Adamant

Back 12

Stubbornly unyielding

She was adamant about leaving the restaurant after the waiter was rude.

Front 13

Adept

Back 13

Extremely skilled

She is adept at computing math problems in her head

Front 14

Adjudicate

Back 14

To hear and settle a matter/act as a judge

The principal adjudicated the disagreement between two students.

Front 15

Adjure

Back 15

To appeal to

The criminal adjured to the court for mercy.

Front 16

Admonish

Back 16

To caution or warn gently in order to correct something

My mother admonished me about my bad grades.

Front 17

Adroit

Back 17

Skillful/ accomplished/highly competent

The adroit athlete completed even the most difficult obstacle course with ease.

Front 18

Adulation

Back 18

Excessive flattery or admiration

The adulation she showed her professor seemed insincere; I suspected she really wanted a better grade.

Front 19

Adumbrate

Back 19

To give a hint or indication of something to come

Her constant complaining about the job adumbrated her intent to leave

Front 20

Aerie

Back 20

A nest built high in the air/an elevated, often secluded, dwelling

Perched high among the trees, the eagle's aerie was filled with eggs.