Set 52 · Study 1 / 5
Exitcharacterized by or affected with trembling or quaking
Her tremulous voice revealed the fear she was trying to conceal during the presentation.
Set 52 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: tremulous, abstemious, blase, shoddy, redolent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
characterized by or affected with trembling or quaking
Her tremulous voice revealed the fear she was trying to conceal during the presentation.
not indulging in or characterized by excessive consumption of food or drink
Despite the lavish spread at the banquet, she remained abstemious in her choices, opting for a small salad and a glass of water.
apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment
After spending years attending lavish parties and exclusive events, she had become rather blase about the whole social scene.
of poor quality or inferior workmanship
The construction company faced backlash for using shoddy materials in the new building, which caused numerous safety concerns.
strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
The old library was redolent of ancient knowledge and forgotten tales, filling the air with a sense of history.