SET 1 SAT WORDSSET 1 SAT WORDS

1. adversity1. adversity

Misfortune or tragedyMisfortune or tragedy

He showed courage in the face of adversity.

We had to learn to deal with adversity.

2. exasperation2. exasperation

IrritationIrritation

When we continued to talk, the When we continued to talk, the teacher’s exasperation showed.teacher’s exasperation showed.

They had all experienced the exasperation and frustration of holiday shopping.

3. condescending3. condescending

patronizing, to assume an air of superiority

Wealthy people tend to be condescending toward others.

4. fallacy4. fallacy

deceptive appearance, a false or mistaken idea

The fallacy of their ideas about medicine soon became apparent.

5. diligent5. diligent

hardworkinghardworking

The desires of diligent workers are satisfied.

6. scrutinize6. scrutinize

to observe carefullyto observe carefullyI closely scrutinized my

opponent's every move.Her performance was carefully scrutinized by her employer.

7. mundane7. mundane

ordinary, commonordinary, common

They lead a pretty mundane life.

8. elicit8. elicit

to get a response from to get a response from someonesomeone

She's been trying to elicit the support of other committee members.

My question elicited no response.

9. inane9. inane

Foolish, silly, lacking Foolish, silly, lacking significancesignificance

I got nervous and made such I got nervous and made such inaneinane comments that I later felt comments that I later felt completely stupid.completely stupid.