SAT/ACT Vocabulary

Question 1

He was leaning over the _____ overlooking the massive marble foyer.

Accepted Answer

railing

Question 2

The police do not want to _____ an investigation.

Accepted Answer

deleteriorate

Question 3

The children would earn a ____ allowance of $20

Accepted Answer

Paltry

Question 4

His conversation was short and _______ before he angrily tossed the ball.

Accepted Answer

curt

Question 5

Some of the extremely wealthy disregard the needs of _________.

Accepted Answer

Penurious

Question 6

How could he have been so _____ about such a traumatic event?

Accepted Answer

glib

Question 7

Christa looked _______but went along with the plane.

Accepted Answer

Dubious

Question 8

My science teacher ________ us even when we are right.

Accepted Answer

refutes

Question 9

The _______ is the powerhouse of a cell.

Accepted Answer

mitochondria

Question 10

The cop needed to _______ on what I did wrong.

Accepted Answer

Clarify

Question 11

Trisha was still hungry after eating a _____ breakfast; it consisted of only an egg.

Accepted Answer

meager

Question 12

Workers got ______ pensions when they retire at 65.

Accepted Answer

Augmented

Question 13

Mya is always ______ towards Cody, because he isn't African-American.

Accepted Answer

prejudice

Question 14

Everyone ______ Donald Trump because of his actions.

Accepted Answer

Berated

Questions 14