SAT PHRASES B3

MEANING CLUSTERS

 

abstruse puzzles

abstruse theories

complex ideas

 

abusive behavior

violent actions

 

abuse the dog

abusing privileges

 

neighbors abut

they’re next

to each other

 

abysmal results

pathetic returns

 

fall into the abyss

fall into the depths

bottom or abyss

 

accede willingly

accede to the search

agree to the search

acceded to the trade

 

quickly accelerate

acceleration on the highway

accelerated pace

increased speed

 

easily accessible

access to bank account

availability

 

 

 

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accessory item

an addition

like a purse

or a bracelet

 

I need accessories

for this outfit.

 

Wide acclaim

acclaimed for his novels

given praise

 

acclimate slowly

acclimation to the elevation

adjust to the height

 

huge accolade

receive praise

 

I receive accolades

from the critics.

 

Graciously accommodate

hotel accommodations

 

Accommodating

behavior is needed

as a host.

 

Criminal accomplice

helped with the crime

charged as an accomplice

 

judicial accord

Middle East peace accord

peace agreement

 

violently accost

accosted on the street

bothered on the street

mugged on the avenue