8th Grade SAT Vocabulary Review 2015.2016

Question 1

When Santa's sleigh arrived, there was a clamor on the rooftop.

Accepted Answer

noise

Question 2

Although interesting, the program organizers knew the magician's plan was fallible.

Accepted Answer

imperfect

Question 3

The player feigned injury to draw attention from the referee.

Accepted Answer

faked

Question 4

Her disheveled appearance was terribly concerning to the family.

Accepted Answer

messy

Question 5

She listed all of her accolades on her college application.

Accepted Answer

awards

Question 6

Although detailed, her instructions were still ambiguous.

Accepted Answer

unclear

Question 7

The security guards watched the man at the museum because he was behaving furtively.

Accepted Answer

sneakily

Question 8

The audience was enthralled as they watched the acrobatic dancers.

Accepted Answer

mesmerized

Question 9

George Washington was one of country's most eminent leaders.

Accepted Answer

distinguished

Question 10

The officers told the crowd to disperse quietly.

Accepted Answer

scatter

Question 11

Student Services counseled the students because of their animosity.

Accepted Answer

bitterness

Question 12

The small boats were stuck in the sand as the waters ebbed.

Accepted Answer

went down

Question 13

His speech was compelling, but it wasn't strong enough to change my position.

Accepted Answer

convincing

Question 14

If you are compliant, the administrators will praise you.

Accepted Answer

obedient

Question 15

The AVID students enumerated their Cornell notes before the weekly binder check.

Accepted Answer

itemized

Questions 15