reach; to gain with effort
She worked hard to attain her academic goals.
Vocabulary like attain appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
soothe; cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
supposition; a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
sureness; freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
guarantee; make certain of
shock or greatly amaze
sharp and perceptive
hiding place; a shelter from danger or hardship
wasting away; a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
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