McGraw-Hill's 400 Essential SAT Words, 1st Edition

SECTION I

Introduction ...........................................................3

SAT I Test-Taking Tips ..............................................5

SECTION II

UNIT 1 Reality or Illusion.........................................11

UNIT 2 How Often? ..................................................29

UNIT 3 In Order of Importance..................................43

UNIT 4 Crystal Clear and Sure or Shadowy,Uncertain, and Disturbed...............................57

REVIEW 1.................................................................71

SECTION III

UNIT 1 Beauty and the Beast....................................75

UNIT 2 Smart as a Tack or Dumber than Dirt ..............89

UNIT 3 Roar Like a Lion or Mew Like a Kitten...........101

UNIT 4 Something Old, Something New....................115

REVIEW 2 ...............................................................128

SECTION IV

UNIT 1 Friend or Foe..............................................133

UNIT 2 Give or Receive ...........................................147

UNIT 3 Commend or Condemn .................................161

UNIT 4 Fortitude and Foolhardiness—......................175

UNIT 5 One Size Does Not Fit All .............................191

REVIEW 3 ...............................................................208

Index..................................................................211

Final Words .........................................................217