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This quiz focuses on key vocabulary from SAT Lessons 13A and 13B, helping students to master words essential for high-level understanding and usage in writing and conversation. Key terms include "audacity," "debacle," and "tranquil," each with nuanced meanings that can elevate language skills. Engaging with these terms allows students to enhance their verbal abilities and prepares them for the SAT. Use this resource to refine your vocabulary and improve your overall communication skills through contextual learning and practice.
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SAT Lesson 13A and 13B Quiz 4/3/12
Lessons 13A and 13B Angular- lean; sharp cornered; gaunt Ascend- to move upward, to rise from a lower station Audacity-excessive boldness, rashness, daring Austere- strict, stern; unadorned, ascetic. Debacle- ridiculous failure- Didactic- instructive, designed to teach Discord- lack of agreement, tension, strife Dissemination- the act of spreading widely; Scattering Embellish- to decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation Gluttonous- greedy for food and drink Hypocrite- one who is insincere or deceitful Lament- to mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner Mundane- ordinary, commonplace Ominous- threatening Pacifistic- opposed to war or use of force Revere- to honor, to regard with respect Subtle- delicate, elusive, not obvious Toxic- poisonous Tranquil- peaceful, calm Verbose- wordy, very talkative