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SET 1 SAT WORDS. 1. adversity. Misfortune or tragedy He showed courage in the face of adversity . We had to learn to deal with adversity. 2. exasperation. Irritation When we continued to talk, the teacher’s exasperation showed.
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1. adversity • Misfortune or tragedy • He showed courage in the face of adversity. • We had to learn to deal with adversity.
2. exasperation • Irritation • When we continued to talk, the teacher’s exasperation showed. • They had all experienced the exasperation and frustration of holiday shopping.
3. condescending • patronizing, to assume an air of superiority • Wealthy people tend to be condescending toward others.
4. fallacy • deceptive appearance, a false or mistaken idea • The fallacy of their ideas about medicine soon became apparent.
5. diligent • hardworking • The desires of diligent workers are satisfied.
6. scrutinize • to observe carefully • I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move. • Her performance was carefully scrutinized by her employer.
7. mundane • ordinary, common • They lead a pretty mundanelife.
8. elicit • to get a response from someone • She's been trying to elicitthe support of other committee members. • My question elicited no response.
9. inane • Foolish, silly, lacking significance • I got nervous and made such inane comments that I later felt completely stupid.