SAT Vocabulary Drills:Set One

Directions: Record the term on your drill sheet.

Analyze the picture and the sentences.Use these combined context clues to guess the definition of the term.

Record your findings on your drill sheet.Record the correct definition.

Think--Where you correct? Close? You are so smart! 8-)

Hmm…

1: Abashed

Abashed:

Ashamed or embarrassed

2. abate

Abate:

To reduce

3. abide

Abide:

To remain; continue; stay; endure

4: ablution

Ablution:

A cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual; the liquid used in such an act

5: abstract

abstract

Difficult to understand; abstruse; not applied or practical

6: accountable

accountable

Expected to answer for one’s actions; responsible, liable, answerable

7: accrue

accrue

• To accumulate over time

8: acme

acme

The highest point

9: addict

Addict:

To devote (0neself) habitually or compulsively; one who is addicted

10: adherent

adherent

A follower of a leader; supporter