SAT Vocabulary Quiz 1 (BCS)

Question 1

One who attacks cherished beliefs

Accepted Answer

Iconoclast

Question 2

Postulate

Accepted Answer

assume existence/truth of something as a basis for reasoning

Question 3

To absolve someone of blame or fault

Accepted Answer

Exonerate

Question 4

Construe

Accepted Answer

to interpret in a particular way

Question 5

Encroach

Accepted Answer

The PAUSD school board often encroaches on teacher decisions

Question 6

Circumlocutory

Accepted Answer

Talking in circles to avoid the subject

Question 7

Cantankerous

Accepted Answer

grouchy and argumentative

Question 8

Stubbornly uncooperative

Accepted Answer

Recalcitrant

Question 9

To denounce someone bitterly

Accepted Answer

Vilify

Question 10

Cajole

Accepted Answer

To persuade through flattery or coaxing.

Question 11

"Having or showing great learning or knowledge"

Accepted Answer

Erudite

Question 12

His reprehensible behavior resulted in a referral.

Accepted Answer

Deserving of condemnation

Question 13

Apologist

Accepted Answer

My history teacher is an apologist for fascism; I am stunned

Question 14

Insular

Accepted Answer

The farm was too insular; she wanted to experience culture!

Question 15

"Unsophisticated or narrow minded"

Accepted Answer

Provincial

Questions 15