SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Collocations

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

to raise doubts about the validity, truthfulness, or reliability of something

to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

to show respect, admiration, or recognition to someone or something

to use something such as power or influence that one has in order to achieve a particular result

in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung

to assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

to form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

extremely frightened to the point of being unable to move or react

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

to maintain financial stability or solvency

to give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement

the form or means through which ideas, emotions, or artistic creativity are conveyed or communicated

to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

to make progress or advance in a significant way

to attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance

to formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

to gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

to be filled with a specific quality, flavor, etc.

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion

to cause injury, harm, or pain in a physical struggle or conflict

used to show that something is available for someone to use whenever necessary

to have a great amount of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone or something

to remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations

used to connect two related statements, showing that the same reasoning or principle applies to both

used to indicate that someone is free to do something in whichever way they prefer

to carry out someone's orders or commands, often without question or hesitation

to act in a way that is overly familiar or inappropriate without permission or proper authority

used to indicate that something is provided or made possible by a specific person as a gesture of courtesy or generosity