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Duplicate of SAT Vocabulary: Lesson 1 Review
Duplicate of SAT Vocabulary: Lesson 1 Review
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An #English #quiz to review #SAT #vocabulary.
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1
Which of the following is a definition of the word "discrepant"?
disagreeing; inconsistent
exciting; enthusiastic
clear; straightforward
same; consistent
2
The word "auspicious" means...
friendly.
disagreeing.
favorable.
ambiguous.
3
The __________ of his behavior is due to peer pressure; he acts like whoever he is around.
implacability
treachery
mutability
soporiferousness
4
Which of the following people or situations is NOT an example of being "implacable"?
not being willing to forgive a person
a person holding a grudge
a baby who won't stop crying
acknowledging that the other person is right in an argument
5
We are hoping that these new discoveries will ___________ the public support of our research.
galvanize
replete
protract
celebrate
6
Which of the following words is a synonym for "ponderous"?
lightweight
cumbersome
thoughtful
dexterous
7
Which of the following would most people NOT want to "protract"?
Saturdays
an awkward date
summer break
a best-friend relationship
8
The cartoonist hysterically exaggerated the presidential nominee's features in a _____________.
caricature
mutability
empathy
cosmopolitan
9
Which of the following examples is NOT an example of someone having a "penchant" for something?
studying intensely for every test because you want all A's
going to a movie because you have nothing better to do
lifting and running on your own time outside of practice
practicing an instrument for hours daily to be first chair
10
In which of the following circumstances do you NOT need to be "expeditious"?
memorizing vocabulary words
writing a timed essay
waiting tables at a restaurant
vacationing at a beach
11
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "cordial"?
insincere
sociable
gracious
courteous
12
Eating turkey has a __________ effect; it makes many people sleepy after a Thanksgiving meal.
equivocal
cordial
soporific
strident
13
The restaurant was __________ with people, so the wait for a table was going to be long.
implacable
replete
allured
devoid
14
The __________ tone of the protester's voice revealed her anger.
deploring
strident
odious
ecstatic
15
Something that is "odious"...
deserves kindness and respect.
deserves hate or contempt.
is approved of and appreciated by most people.
usually requires persevering and tireless labor.
16
The little girl __________ the death of her beloved goldfish.
galvanized
expedited
protracted
deplored
17
Which of the following SAT vocabulary words is the opposite of "parochial"?
auspicious
ponderous
cosmopolitan
strident
18
Benedict Arnold, one of the most infamous traitors in American history, committed __________.
treachery
apathy
galvanization
propensity
19
Which of the following is an antonym for "apathy"?
disinterest
enthusiasm
passivity
indifference
20
The appearance of the band on the stage put the crowd into a state of __________.
empathy
treachery
mutability
ecstasy
21
Which of the following is an antonym for "inimitable"?
unparalleled
matchless
comparable
unique
22
She was cunning enough to _____________ her classmates into doing the work for her.
inter
deplore
cavort
beguile
23
Which of the following idioms is associated with the word "empathy"?
let the cat out of the bag
put oneself in another person's shoes
barking up the wrong tree
actions speak louder than words
24
Which of the following is an antonym for "equivocal"?
enigmatic
straightforward
ambiguous
cryptic
25
What is the meaning of the adjective "cosmopolitan"?
having a limited or parochial point of view
being interested in local affairs
dealing with the whole world
identifying with another's feelings or situation
