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1
A perfect society is a ...
None of these
Rampart
Lesion
Dystopia
2
Which is the definition of OMNIPOTENT ?
None of these
All knowing
Extremely kind
Overly confident
3
Which of the sentences below uses the word " barrage " correctly"
I had a barrage of dirt on my clothes after hiking.
None of these.
My barrage fell and hit my head before I could duck down.
I suddenly received a barrage of texts from my friends.
4
If you are "oblivious," you are...
Evil
Wrong
All knowing
Unaware
5
Berating other people is good for their confidence.
True
False
6
The translation of the name of this landmark is "The Arch of the Trumpet."
True
False
7
The following is the flag of what country?
Jamaica
Netherlands
Germany
Italy
8
Which fact is TRUE about the Empire State building?
The seven spikes represent the seven wonders of the world
The building is 251 stories tall
It is built in the Art Deco style
It was built to film the King Kong movie
9
Which of the following vocabulary words is used correctly in a sentence?
Because he was of dubious character, we did not let him in on our secret.
The flagrant comment he made made him a favorite of the teacher.
None of these are used correctly
The affluent family had very few possessions and food.
10
Which sentence uses the word "resilient " correctly?
None of these
A resilient person will bounce back easily when insulted by someone.
Because she was resilient, she was scared of everyone.
The resilient wall was cracked in several places.
11
Perfunctory means "without using effort or care"
True
False
12
In what country is the Taj Mahal located?
None of these.
Pakistan
Istanbul
Turkey
13
Loquacious people often annoy people.
True
False
14
What is the name for a building that is occupied by monks and nuns?
An abbey
A church
A Utopia
A rampart
15
Which is NOT true about Neuschwanstein castle?
It is located in Germany
Vlad the Impaler lived there.
They are all true.
Walt Disney Used it to design his castle.
16
A judge cannot order a defendent to pay restitution for a crime.
True
False
17
In which country is St. Peter's Basilica located?
Russia
France
Italy
Germany
18
In which sentence is the word "baleful" used correctly?
I had a baleful look on my face when I lost my iphone.
Because is was a baleful situation, I had a great time.
none of these
When my dog died, my mother gave me a baleful look all day.
19
The greatest work of someone's life. Often associated with an art form.
Anomaly
Aptitude
Atrocity
Opus
20
If you have a lesion, you have
An open sore
A large friend group
A strong odor
None of these
21
People who improve their lexicon will become better readers and writers.
False
True
22
A "nurdle" can fall off the end of a toothbrush.
True
False
23
For what event was the Eiffel Tower built?
None of these
The World's Fair
King's Coronation
The Olympics
24
The aincient city of Petra is located in what country?
Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
Jordan
Egypt
25
It is a good idea to make sure an animal is feral before allowing it in the house.
True
False
26
What is the meaning of the word "dubious?"
Something that deviates from what is standard
Suspect, doubtful, untrustworthy
Harmless, without danger, benign
Based on random choice
27
Which is the correct use of the word "prudent?"
Prudent people often get themselves into trouble.
It woud be prudent to get a second opinion before a serious operation.
None of these.
I have a prudent car sittiing in my driveway
28
which of the following is UNTRUE about the Golden Gate Bridge?
The bridge is in Sacramento, CA
It was built in the 1930's
It was the first suspension bridge built
It is the most photographed bridge in the world
29
Mt. Everest is located in :
The Alps
The Himalayas
The Rockies
The Sierra Nevadas
30
What is a "precarious" situation ?
A deadly event
None of these
An enjoyable situation
An unpredictable situation
31
Which of the following words fits best in the sentence: Women often use makeup to _____________________their features.
Vindicate
Accentuate
Assimilate
Balk
32
In what country will you find Victoria Falls?
None of these
United States
Nigeria
Cananda
33
Which sentence uses the word "sabotage" correctly?
She will not enter the sabotaged house.
I would never sabotage the plans of a friend.
Because I want good grades, I sabotage every night.
People who sabotage never break up .
34
Which sentence uses the word "digress" correctly?
None of these
If I digress, I I cannot find my way home.
My digress fell off the bed and hit my foot.
Right before I go to sleep, I like to digress.
35
In what state is Mt. Rushmore located?
South Dakota
Hawaii
North Carolina
Nebraska
36
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the SAT vocabulary word?
The feign suddenly flew off the ledge and into the forrest.
The demographic information indicated that I was in bad health.
The phrenologist delivered two babies today.
I try to be empathetic when listening to someone's problems
37
This is the flag of what country?
Phillipines
None of these
Brazil
Mexico
38
What is the name of this famous landmark?
St. Basil's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica
None of these
St. Andrew's Basilica
39
If a person is omnicient, he is ...
Greatly disliked
Wounded
Evil
None of these
40
Whic of the following SAT vocabulary words is used correctly in a sentence
Because he was gregarious, we worried he would not be friendly.
I should abstain from eating sugar, or I will be hyperactive.
My father uses large abate to catch large sea bass.
I always feel safe when I am in the car with a reckless driver.
41
Which of the following sentences uses the workd "insomnia " correctly?
Because I suffer from insomnia, I am always tired.
None of these
Because of the dog's insomnia, it followed me everywhere.
My insomnia drive me to do my very best at everything.
42
Who built Machu Piccu"
The American Indians
The Romans
The Incas
None of these
43
In which of the following countries is the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino?
Singapore
Turkey
Germany
China
44
If a person is MALLEABLE, they are
Extremely tall
Not very intelligent
Easy to sway
None of these
45
Which of the following sentences uses the word "balk" correctly?
My sister always balks with her toys when taking a bath.
I never balk when I am asked to do my chores.
Please balk when I ask you to help me.
None of these
46
In what country is Victoria Falls located?
Tanzania
Mali
Zimbabwe
Ethiopia
47
Which of the following would be an example of a draconian act ?
You are grounded for a week for bad grades.
Your phone is taken away because it is used to cheat on a test.
Being given a speeding ticket for going 15 miles over the speed limit.
forgetting to hang up your coat after school and are grounded for 6 months.
48
Which of the following sentences is the vocabulary used correctly:
No sane person wants to live in a dystopian society.
The ramparts under the house kept it it warm.
He had very artistic lesions on his back.
None of these.
49
Which of th efollowing is the definition for the word DIFFERENTIATE?
Make very clear
None of these
To know what makes something different
To separate from
50
Something that is SUPERFLUOUS is
Unable to be understood
Above average
Unusable
Unnecessary
51
Which of the following sentences uses the SAT vocabulary correctly?
His sanctimonious attitude made people avoid him.
everyone loves monotonous teachers.
My mother will cajole me to help when I do not want to do something.
It was such an enigma, it was obvious to everyone.
52
An opus is a ....
An intelligent achievement
None of these
Large scale artistic work
A great event in history
53
In what city is the Guggenheim Museum located?
Montreal, Canada
New York, U.S.
San Antonio, Texas
Chicago, Illinois
54
Girls like going out with guys who are uncouth.
True
False
55
This flag represents which country?
None of these.
Jamaica
Zimbabwe
Germany
56
What do you have to do to make "restitution?"
Serve jail time for a a crime
Replace or repair something damaged
None of these
Create a better situation than previously existed
57
Mrs. Spellmeyer is a very "austere" teacher
False
True
58
What is a "misnomer?"
A small mistake
A misused name
None of these
A small elf
59
The definition of a "modicum" is a small amount of something.
True
False
60
Which of the following statements about the Leaning Tower of Pisa is false?
The tower is slowly sinking
The tower is the bell tower for a church.
The tower is made out of marble.
The tower is the tallest building in Northern Italy.
61
Which of the following statements about the Golden Gate Bridge is false?
The bridge is located in SanFrancisco
It is the longest suspension bridge in the world.
The bridge gets its name from the color of the paint used on the bridge.
The bridge was built before 1950
62
What is the name of the place where these stone figures are found?
Easter Island
Siberia
Phillipines
Carribbean Islands
63
The Hollocaust is and example of ..
An atrocity
A draconian
A dominion
An enigma
64
What are you doing if you "Open Pandora's box?"
Gaining knowledge
Creating a safe space
Making dreams come true
Creating problems
65
What does a "philanthropist" do?
Define words
None of these
Watch birds
Donates to a cause
66
A sad ending to a story is often called an "anomaly"
True
False
67
In which sentence is the word "rebuff" correctly used?
I want to rebuff the floor before our company arrives.
None of these are correctl
Each time he asked her on a date, she would rebuff him.
He has a rebuff attitudee and no one likes him.
68
If you are a petulent person, you are ...
Pleasant and helpful
Unattractive and annoying
Angry and loud
Irritable and pouty
69
In what country is this bridge located?
Singapore
China
Vietnam
Phillipines
70
Which fact about the Blue Mosque is false?
None of these are true.
The "Blue" Mosque is a nickname.
It is nicknamed the Blue Mosque because of blue flowered tiles.
The blue Mosque was originally supposed to look like the Taj Mahal.
71
Which fact about Mt. Rushmore is false?
Dynamite was used to help carve the faces. of the presidents.
Special sculptors were brought from Europe to help carve Mt. Rushmore.
Mt. Rushmore was originally supposed to have famous western characters.
The original plan was to have more than just the face of the presidents.
72
Which sentence uses the vocabulary correctly?
His abysmal grades caused him to fail 8th grade.
The doctor had to ostracize his leg when after he broke it.
His tenacious spirit caused him to always fail.
Becasue he showed a great deal of rancor, he won the award.
73
A person who makes AMBIGUOUS statements is
None of these
Unclear and confusing
Clear and concise
Straight to the point
74
If you have "disdain" for someone, you greatly dislike them.
True
False
75
Which sentence uses the word "hubris" incorrectly?
In Greek mythology, many of the men have a great deal of hubris.
His hubris was falling out of his pocket.
None of these.
His hubris made him think he was better than everyone else.
76
Which of the following is the definition for "aptitude?"
Natural ability
Personal preference
Personal skill level.
None of these
