Getting Ahead of the Competition on SAT

1. Getting Ahead of the Competition on SAT Times New Roman

2. SAT Lesson 1 Extremely dry Honesty; decency Misfortune Sympathy mercy Arid Integrity Adversity Compassion

3. SAT Words in use • The city of Hartford showed great __________to the victim’s families after the disaster compassion arid During the storms of the 1930’s, the ____ land produced no crops and families were forced to abandon their farms.

4. SAT Words in use adversity • The boy endured much ________in his young life but was able to overcome many obstacles and find success in his music. integrity The new principal’s ___________was a refreshing contrast to the dishonesty of his brother, who was convicted of fraud.

5. SAT Lesson 2 Beginner Ordinary, common Careful; cautious irritable • Novice – • Mundane – • Prudent – • Querulous -

6. SAT Words in Use mundane • The _________concerns of day-to-day life, occupied Joe’s thoughts, whereas his sister’s interest was in unusual, extraordinary events. The __________old man was a habitual complainer who was never satisfied with his workers. querulous

7. SAT Words in Use • Considering the limited funds the couple decided it would not be_________ to purchase a home at this time. prudent Although Patrick is a ________ at skiing, he shows great potential. novice

8. SAT Lesson 3 • Empathy– sharing of feelings • Deciduous – losing leaves in the fall; short lived • Hypothesis– a theory requiring proof • Scrutinize – to observe carefully

9. SAT Words in use • The professor has an interesting ___________ about the origin of the disease, but there is still no proof to support it. hypothesis After having suffered as a child. One of Kathryn’s greatest strengths as an adult was her___________ for others. empathy

10. SAT Words in use scrutinize • The archeologist had to ________________ the ancient burial site before beginning the expensive digging process. deciduous A favorite _______________ tree is the maple because of the vibrantly colored leaves it sheds in the fall.