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ACT/SAT practice #1
ACT/SAT practice #1
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1
To be
benevolent
means...
hardworking
to do good or be kind
unable to work with others
2
Choose the best word: Typewriters and pay phones are _________ in today's world.
aesthetic
anachronistic
amicable
inconsequential
3
Abstinence
refers to...
extremely dry
restraining oneself from something
being thrifty
4
Choose the best answer: Her name is often ________ on forms because of its length.
inconsequential
abbreviated
anonymous
anecdote
5
Choose the best answer: Between health and financial worries, _______ plagued her life.
adversity
hackneyed
antagonist(s)
disdain
6
To be
anonymous
means to be...
unknown or unidentified
pompous or self-important
provisional or contingent
7
An
anecdote
is...
to shorten a word or phrase
misfortune
a short interesting story about a real incident or person
8
Choose the best word: Certain diets require _________ from specific foods.
abstinence
deleterious
adversity
abbreviating
9
To
abbreviate
means...
harmful
to be friendly or helpful
extremely dry
to shorten a word or phrase
10
Camaraderie
refers to...
a spirit of friendly good-fellowship or trust
instinctive or untaught
high praise
being agreeable
11
Adulation
is...
pertaining to beauty
agreeable
excessive admiration or praise
12
Choose the best word: Some whistle-blowers have sought political ______ in other countries.
reconciliation
assiduous
longevity
asylum
13
An
antagonist
is someone who...
opposes another, usually in hostility
is elusive or sly
is wise, careful, or cautious
14
Choose the best word: The ________ man donated several hours to painting his neighbor's house.
orator
amicable
fortuitous
benevolent
15
Amicable
means...
characterized by friendly goodwill or peaceable
friendly or helpful
disloyal
16
Choose the best answer: The _______ debated crucial topics at the city hall.
anachronistic
restrained
antagonist(s)
congregation
17
Aesthetic
refers to...
dishonor or disgrace
beautiful or pleasing in appearance
agreeable
18
Anachronistic
refers to...
overused or cliched
a short account of an event
a person or thing that is chronologically out of place
19
Choose the best answer: All involved with the company merger came to an _________ agreement.
benevolent
anonymous
antagonistic
amicable
20
Choose the best word: The smart technology, granite, and other ________ features made the kitchen feel inviting.
aesthetic
intrepid
ephemeral
anachronistic
21
Choose the best word: Giving an _______ as part of a presentation can help drive the point across.
abbreviation
empathy
hypothesis
anecdote
22
Arid
can mean...
overused or cliched
displaying wealth
excessively dry; boring
23
A person who is
assiduous
is...
ordinary
showing great care or attention
joyful
hardworking
24
Choose the best word: The ________ among the neighbors was notably visible.
superfluousness
adversity
reconciliation
camaraderie
25
Choose the best word: Remaining ______ while still posting hurtful words online is still cyberbullying.
mundane
anonymous
incompatible
amicable
26
Choose the best word: Students should practice being ______ in their work and activities.
benevolent
impetuous
assiduous
frugal
27
Choose the best word: The ________ from the crowd was audible.
adulation
sagacity
reverence
aesthetic
28
An
aslyum
provides
short account of an event
shelter or sanctuary
protection to political refugees
29
Choose the best word: The examples he gave were hackneyed, and his speech was _____.
intuitive
anecdote
arid
haughty
30
Adversity
is...
to regard with scorn
a state of grave or persistent misfortune
out-of-date
