SAT Vocab Prep #1

Question 1

In a society that abhors ___, the nonconformist is persistently ___.

Accepted Answer

Rebelliousness . . . Suppressed

Question 2

Both ___ and ___, Wilson seldom spoke and never spent money.

Accepted Answer

Taciturn . . . miserly

Question 3

A physical structure is a set of materials that can ___ the downward pull of gravity.

Accepted Answer

Resist

Question 4

Despite its innocuous appearance, the fish has a ___ sting.

Accepted Answer

Deadly

Question 5

Unlike his brother, who sought solitude, Kahil was extremely___.

Accepted Answer

Gregarious

Question 6

Don't ___; you have to over your disappointment and get on with your life.

Accepted Answer

Lament

Question 7

Although the professor was quite prominent in her field, she wore an air of ___while lecturing.

Accepted Answer

Modesty

Question 8

During her interview with students, the dignitary exchanged her___ manner for a friendlier one.

Accepted Answer

Lofty

Question 9

The lawyer was expert in finding___that could cause problems and therefore need to be revised.

Accepted Answer

Loopholes

Question 10

The___of Cisneros' works, which have sold thousands of copies, is reflected in her___readership

Accepted Answer

Popularity . . . wide

Question 11

The exterminators___increased the ant population by using a pesticide that kills their predator

Accepted Answer

Inadvertently

Question 12

Carl had a reputation for being a ____ because he fearlessly skied down the steepest trail.

Accepted Answer

Daredevil

Question 13

Ravens appear to behave___, actively helping one another to find food.

Accepted Answer

Cooperatively

Question 14

Business letters are largely___, conveying unadorned information in a clear and concise manner.

Accepted Answer

Functional

Question 15

Anderson's callous habit of ___ the suggestions of his coworkers made him seem ___ to them.

Accepted Answer

Deriding . . . Abhorrent

Question 16

In sharp contrast to the previous night's revelry, the wedding was ___ affair.

Accepted Answer

A dignified

Question 17

Through the years, financial misfortunes and tragedies turned early cynicism into hardened___.

Accepted Answer

Bitterness

Question 18

The model of ___, he displayed impeccable manners and excellent taste.

Accepted Answer

Decorum

Question 19

Anticipating a ___outcome, the candidate prepared an ___ speech.

Accepted Answer

Favorable . . . acceptance

Question 20

The detectives believed that the fingerprints on the glass was ______ evidence.

Accepted Answer

Incriminating

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