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QUICK REVIEW #1 A: SAT Words 9

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

1. abandon a. condense
2. abbreviated b. refrain
3. ability c. engross
4. abridge d. theoretical

5. abscond e. forsake
6. absolve f. ridiculous
7. absorb g. acquit
8. abstain h. tolerable
9. abstract i. emphasize
10. absurd j. expertise
11. accentuate k. shortened
12. acceptable l. flee

acceptance (ak SEP tins) n. 1. being accepted; 2. an approval
• Jack’s acceptance by Jill’s family made him very happy.
• Ian’s acceptance of full responsibility for the telephone charges got Kira off
the hook (so to speak).
access (AK ses) n. 1. the act of coming near to; approach; 2. a way of approach-
ing something; 3. the right to enter or use something —vt. to gain or have use of a
database
• The access to the house was through the side door.
• Sebastian gained access to his car through the driver’s window.
[-ed, -ing]
accommodate (uh KOM uh dayt) vt. 1. to make fit; to adapt; adjust; 2. to rec-
oncile; 3. to do a service or favor for; 4. to have room for
• An adapter is needed for your sink to accommodate the dishwasher hose.
• Even though I don’t want to do it, I’ll accommodate you.
• The hotel accommodates its guests with room service.
• The kitchen accommodates seating space for four.
[-d, accommodating]