Set 298 · Study 1 / 5
Exitthe characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique
Her vibrant personality always lights up the room when she enters.
Set 298 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: personality, excerpt, critic, motive, romance. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique
Her vibrant personality always lights up the room when she enters.
a selected passage or segment taken from a larger work
The teacher provided an excerpt from the novel to illustrate the author's writing style.
a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something
The film received harsh criticism from a well-known critic who felt the plot was too predictable.
a reason for doing something
The detective struggled to uncover the suspect's motive for committing the crime.
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love
Their unexpected encounter in the rain sparked a romance that neither of them had anticipated.