SAT Vocabulary 1-17

Question 1

The flu virus is especially __ this season, with thousands dying of the illness in Texas alone.

Accepted Answer

virulent

Question 2

The ____ police chief would turn a blind eye to the gang activity while lining his own pockets.

Accepted Answer

venal

Question 3

Many young children are quiet at school, but very ____ with their families.

Accepted Answer

verbose, voluble

Question 4

Mozart is viewed as a ____, having composed hundreds of works that are still enjoyed today.

Accepted Answer

virtuoso

Question 5

While shopping women often ___ when trying to decide which pair of shoes to buy.

Accepted Answer

vacillate

Question 6

Yoda is very ____ for teaching generations of Jedi how to use the Force.

Accepted Answer

venerable

Question 7

The brave knight will ___ the dragon and save the villagers.

Accepted Answer

vanquish

Question 8

After getting off the carnival ride, the kids experienced ____ and couldn't walk straight.

Accepted Answer

vertigo

Question 9

I thought the movie "Joy" would be entertaining, but it turns out a movie about a mop is ____.

Accepted Answer

vapid

Question 10

When Bruce Banner becomes filled with ____, he transforms into the Hulk.

Accepted Answer

wrath

Question 11

Wile E. Coyote is ___ and always fails at his idiotic attempts to catch the roadrunner.

Accepted Answer

vacuous

Question 12

Many people view a tropical island life in Hawaii as coming close to a _____.

Accepted Answer

utopia

Question 13

Wild animals are usually ____ around people and try to keep a safe distance and stay hidden.

Accepted Answer

wary

Question 14

The DNA evidence helped ____ the murder suspect when no match was found.

Accepted Answer

vindicate

Question 15

I try to avoid my ____ neighbor because once she starts talking to me, she won't stop.

Accepted Answer

verbose

Question 16

The newspaper could not confirm the ___ of the report because it came from an anonymous source.

Accepted Answer

veracity

Question 17

The principal always makes a point to ____ the importance of attendance on the announcements.

Accepted Answer

underscore

Questions 17