Confusing SAT words

<p>I get caught up on words like histrionic (dramatic) and officious (aggressive) because they look like they should mean something else (like “historical” and “official”). Can you think of others that are traps?</p>

<p>Honestly, after doing so many practice tests, I’ve come to the conclusion that words that have a certain meaning, usually also have a common syllable.</p>

<p>auspicious sounds like something bad :(</p>

<p>heretical always trick me. I never know if it’s orthodox or not XD</p>