SAT Vocab Practice 8/28

Question 1

Despite the many _____ that greet each novel he publishes, Mr. King remains _____.

Accepted Answer

accolades, humble

Question 2

In today's bad economy, it is ___ to apply for several jobs. Don't hold out for the ideal one.

Accepted Answer

prudent

Question 3

The ____ of her fans moved the old film star to tears.

Accepted Answer

adulation

Question 4

Jack is _____ about his appearance, but _____ about his apartment, which he cleans every day.

Accepted Answer

lackadaisical, fastidious

Question 5

Yolanda's many culinary disasters are too numerous to ______.

Accepted Answer

enumerate

Question 6

The mule was ____ and refused to budge once he reached the bottom of the hill.

Accepted Answer

pugnacious

Question 7

Marvin, the ultimate _____, gave away nearly his entire inheritance.

Accepted Answer

philanthropist

Question 8

Vanessa's excellent grades and cheeful attitude _____ the affection of her teachers.

Accepted Answer

ensured

Question 9

The castle's ____ interior design included several gold toilets and silver paintings.

Accepted Answer

ostentatious

Question 10

After the earthquake, trapped children had to be ____ from elevators.

Accepted Answer

extricated

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