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Common idioms in the SAT writing section

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succeed in
to happen or terminate according to desire; have the desired result.
absent from
to take or keep (oneself) away.
accustomed to
to familiarize by custom or use; habituate.
acquainted with
to make more or less familiar, aware, or conversant.
associated with
connected, joined, or related, especially as a companion or colleague.
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basis of
anything upon which something is based; fundamental principle; groundwork.
conscious of
aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
insights into
an understanding of relationships that sheds light on or helps solve a problem.
instrumental in
serving or acting as an instrument or means; useful; helpful.
subscribes to
to agree or assent to.
support for
to uphold a person, cause, or policy by aid, countenance, one's vote, etc.; back; second.
compared to
to examine two or more objects, ideas, or people in order to note similarities and differences.
protest
n
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid
comply with
to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree.
enthusiasm for
lively interest.
excuse for
to offer an apology for; seek to remove the blame of.
preoccupation with
the state of being completely engrossed in thought; absorbed.
attributed to
to regard as resulting from a specified cause.
insist upon/insist on
to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, or intention.
object to
to express or feel disapproval, dislike, or distaste; be averse.
count on
to depend or rely on.
consist of
to be made up or composed.
differ from
to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities.
discriminate against
to note or observe a difference; distinguish accurately.
escape from
to slip away from or elude pursuers or captors.

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