SAT Homonyms

Terms in this set (76)

to reject; abandon formally

to command solemnly, as under oath

Accept outcome of exploitation.

not including, other than

Undesired, possibly harmful

Having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling

Giving counsel (verb)

Appearance of observable emotions, Have an effect on; act on; influence or change:

A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

(n.) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware that really does not exist

An option or choice

a movement upward

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

concerning the appreciation of beauty

An economic system based on private ownership of capital

A building where a legislative body of a republic, state or country meets

To criticize harshly

examine (a book, movie, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it

To wear or irritate, often through rubbing or friction

the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing

call in an official matter, such as to attend court, source

seeing something

To work together

to support with evidence

to declare guity

(v.) to pardon or overlook

An expression of esteem or approval

Powers held jointly by the national and state governments.

Following in order

peaceful happiness

argumentative; quarrelsome; causing controversy or disagreement

assembly of people who serve in an administrative capacity

a verb meaning to give advice

Each living species has descended, with changes, from other species over time.

To embarrass and confuse

A lack of ease and well-being

careful about what one says or does

unconnected; separate; distinct

To draw forth, bring out from some source

someone who leaves one country to settle in another (focus on original country)

A person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there. (Focus on new country)

Moving from place to place

standing out, renowned

Existing and operating within nature.

About to happen

to reduce in strength

invigorate; give energy to; make forceful and active

to mock, treat with contempt

to take a risk for some advantage

An entire range or series

Cleverly inventive and resourceful

showing innocence or childlike simplicity

an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action

To go forward or onward

The amount of money borrowed

a truth, a rule, or a law

Firm and steadfast

To stop the flow of

writing paper and envelopes

Not direct or straightforward

Marked by extreme suffering.

open to or marked by bribery or corruption

easily excused; pardonable

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