SAT PHRASES B4

MEANING CLUSTERS

 

well accoutered

excellently equipped

accoutrements or equipment

 

Camping accoutrements

lantern and matches.

 

Accretion of material

gather together

 

accrue interest

accrue money

gain money

accruing a collection

accrued a fortune

 

acerbity of wit

acerbic sense of humor

cutting joke

sharp sense of humor

 

acerbic taste

sour taste

 

acetic acid

acetum or vinegar

acetic salad dressing

acetic cider

 

acidulous limes

 

politely acknowledge

acknowledgement of help

giving a nod

recognizing

 

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acme of quality

top quality

acme of my career

clear acoustics

good sound

acoustic guitar

not electric

 

acoustical properties

sense of hearing

acoustical engineer

science of sound

 

acquiesce to requests

give in when asked

acquiesced easily

 

Acquiescing response

is a nod of the head.

 

Stubborn people

never acquiesce.

 

legal acquittal

 

If the glove doesn’t fit

you must acquit!

 

set free

find not guilty

acquitted of charges

 

acrid smoke

acridity of sulfur

acridness of rotten eggs

 

acrimonious debate

heated words