SSAT Deck 1 Questions with Verified Correct
Answers
abasement
humiliation or degradation.
abashed
make (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
abate
(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
abbreviate
shorten the duration of; cut short.
abduct
take (someone) away illegally by force or deception; kidnap.
abhor
regard with disgust and hatred.
abode
a place of residence; a house or home.
abolish
formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
abominable
very bad; terrible.
,absolve
declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
abstain
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
abstract
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence./extract or
remove (something).
abundance
a very large quantity of something.
accentuate
make more noticeable or prominent.
acclaim
praise enthusiastically and publicly.
accord
give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition)./an official agreement or treaty.
acquaintance
knowledge or experience of something./a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close
friend.
activism
the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
, acumen
the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.
acute
(of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe
or intense degree./having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd.
adamant
refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
adhere
stick fast to (a surface or substance)./believe in and follow the practices of.
adjacent
next to or adjoining something else.
adorn
make more beautiful or attractive.
advocate
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy./publicly
recommend or support.
aesthetic
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Answers
abasement
humiliation or degradation.
abashed
make (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
abate
(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
abbreviate
shorten the duration of; cut short.
abduct
take (someone) away illegally by force or deception; kidnap.
abhor
regard with disgust and hatred.
abode
a place of residence; a house or home.
abolish
formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
abominable
very bad; terrible.
,absolve
declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
abstain
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
abstract
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence./extract or
remove (something).
abundance
a very large quantity of something.
accentuate
make more noticeable or prominent.
acclaim
praise enthusiastically and publicly.
accord
give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition)./an official agreement or treaty.
acquaintance
knowledge or experience of something./a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close
friend.
activism
the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
, acumen
the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.
acute
(of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe
or intense degree./having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd.
adamant
refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
adhere
stick fast to (a surface or substance)./believe in and follow the practices of.
adjacent
next to or adjoining something else.
adorn
make more beautiful or attractive.
advocate
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy./publicly
recommend or support.
aesthetic
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
