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QUICK REVIEW #9 A: SAT Words 31

Match the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most
nearly the same thing.

1. argument a. affirm
2. arid b. painting
3. aristocratic c. assign
4. arrogant d. severe

5. artist e. tasteful
6. artistic f. evaluate
7. artwork g. element
8. ascetic h. debate
9. ascribe i. proud
10. aspect j. dry
11. assert k. sculptor
12. assess l. noble

assiduous (uh SID yoo uhss) adj. 1. gone about with constant and careful atten-
tion; 2. industrious; persevering
• Nuclear submarines must be built by assiduous workers.
• To learn algebra well, you must be assiduous in doing your homework
assignments.
• The difference between a mediocre potter and an exceptional craftsman is
that the latter is assiduous.
[-ly adv., -ness n.] [Syn. busy]
assist (uh SIST) vt. 1. to aid; give help to; 2. to work as a helper —n. helping
someone to do something
• Dawn likes to assist her parents with the laundry; she dirties it.
• Freddie assists at the school library by reshelving returns.
• May I give you an assist with starting your car?
[-ed, -ing] [Syn. help]