tighten; a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
She felt her muscles tense as she prepared for the race.
Vocabulary like tense 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.
boring; so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
boredom; the feeling of being bored by something tedious
disposition; your usual mood
stormy; characterized by violent emotions or behavior
short-term; not permanent; not lasting
holding firmly and persistently
firm persistence
a core belief or principle
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