SAT Words 1
to accumulate over time
accrue
The team decided to _____ their defense by recruiting a seasoned goalkeeper with a wealth of experience.
After forgetting her lines during the play, Jalala felt _______ as the audience stared at her in awkward silence.
abashed
to gather or store
garner
brouhaha
After a ____ rainstorm, the fields were drenched, and puddles formed in every low spot.
copious
The long-standing _______ between the two rival factions escalated into a heated confrontation during the meeting.
animosity
Mr. Bozeman always leaves his truck in _____ condition.
pristine
The camping trip fostered a strong sense of _______ among the students, as they worked together to set up tents, cook meals, and share stories around the campfire.
camaraderie
tough; stubborn
tenacious
During the meeting, Dy'Quez unexpectedly launched into a _____ against the new company policies, expressing his disagreement with passion and frustration.
diatribe
to extinguish; suppress by force
quell
The library had a big, old _____ filled with stories and information about faraway lands.
tome
The traffic jam did nothing but _____ our progress, causing delays and frustration among the commuters.
hamper
Braylin made a ____ choice by saving some of her allowance instead of spending it all at once.
prudent
Bronson's constant teasing started to _____ his friends, and they didn't want to play with him anymore.
alienate
Javier had a _____ talent for drawing, and it only became apparent when she started doodling during class.
latent
instead of; in place
lieu
Jordan gave his girlfriend a _____ stuffed teddy bear that was bigger than her.
mammoth
crooked; off to one side
askew
The teacher appreciated JD's _____ answers during the quiz.
succinct
a pattern that serves a model or example
paradigm
We need to _____ our watches before the mission starts.
synchronize
After the argument, Keyondra needed some time alone to ______ on what had been said.
ruminate
Dra liked to _______ her stories with colorful details to make them more interesting.
embellish