SAT Vocabulary 18

The historian‘s research on ancient civilizations tends to ______ the creative achievements of artisans.

• disregard
• compliment
• underscore
• flourish

The ______ storm caused widespread destruction across the region.

• adverse
• imposing
• frivolous
• enormous

The new law aims to ______ the negative impact of industrial pollution on the environment.

• supersede
• mitigate
• opt
• plague

The athlete was known for his ______ determination to win every competition.

• frivolous
• enduring
• assertive
• illusory

The ______ design of the bridge allowed it to withstand strong winds and heavy loads.

• ingenious
• adverse
• diluted
• heterogeneous

His ______ to make quick decisions often left others frustrated.

• assertiveness
• reluctance
• illusions
• disregard

The ______ of the forest at sunset was a breathtaking sight.

• turbulence
• plague
• spectacle
• alliance

The audience was captivated by the musician‘s ______ on the piano.

• resonance
• virtuosity
• adversity
• permeance

The biologist studied the animal‘s ability to ______ through thick underbrush.

• supersede
• dodge
• dispose
• engender

The ______ roar of the waterfall echoed through the canyon.

• resonant
• frivolous
• adverse
• enormous