Lesson 9 SAT Vocabulary Power Plus

Question 1

Support is most nearly the opposite of

Accepted Answer

deter

Question 2

During the last day of the fair, visitors could look at the ____of prize winning animals.

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menagerie

Question 3

Which word most nearly means the same as accumulate/accrue

Accepted Answer

amass

Question 4

Which word means nearly the opposite of socialite?

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recluse

Question 5

to feel or express sorrow; to sympathize

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commiserate

Question 6

Which word most nearly means the same as edgy/restless?

Accepted Answer

skittish

Question 7

(verb) to move in or cause to move in a wavelike motion

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undulate

Question 8

Some people use the term "at rest" as a ______ for "dead"

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euphemism

Question 9

The suspect will be released unless the police find ___ evidence against him.

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tangible

Question 10

The residents of the ___ colonies simply want to be left alone.

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peripheral

Question 11

Veteran and expert are most nearly the opposite of

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fledgling

Question 12

Which word most nearly means the opposite of deprive or refuse

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lavish

Question 13

During the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, people were accused of engaging in ___ activity.

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occult

Question 14

(Noun) A great quantity or amount; an abundance

Accepted Answer

profusion

Question 15

A showy or false display of courage

Accepted Answer

bravado

Question 16

Each chamber of the mansion was filled with ____ decoration.

Accepted Answer

lavish

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