SAT Vocabulary Quiz Week Ten

unconquerable; refusing to yield

The ______ smell of the dead rat was a punch to the face of the students as they entered class.

Free from error; absolutely dependable

to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

neglectful in performance of one's duty; careless

sincere, real, without pretense

During your life you will have at least one friend who is truly _____________.

(verb) to rest; lie; place; (noun) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Brianna continued to refuse Sean's apology no matter how ___________ it sounded.

Rashness; boldness

It seems that each year we face a more _________ strain of the flu than the previous year.

Despite the setbacks, NASA's ___ spirit during the space race finally landed a man on the moon.

causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful