9/10 SAT vocab practice

occurring irregularly

The _________ man could not walk by a mirror without looking in it.

The star violin player had __________ musical ability.

waver; fluctuate

one who loves humanity

It was no surprise that he earned a great score on the test as the notes he studied were _____.

The black clouds were an _______ sign of the thunderstorm to come.

having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech; movingly expressive

After the food was left on the counter the ants were _______ in the kitchen.

increase, add to

self

drowsy, dull

of or related to the act of hearing

support, reinforce

The _________ boy made a point of welcoming all new students to the school.

urge, plead for

To instruct to improve, enlighten, or uplift.

The smaller fish watch the big fish and try to ______ their actions so they can be more alike.

not even or harmonious

human

calm, peaceful, tranquil, happy, joyful, carefree

The detective made an _______ observation which led to solving the case.

The farmer used a bucket of feed to _____ the cows back into the corral.

abundantly fruitful; producing in large quantities or with great frequency

She decided to _________ her plain backpack with glitter and fabric paint.

The man was released from custody because the witness could _______ his alibi.

dilemma

distribute, spread, scatter

hard to understand; known only to the chosen few.

notably polite or polished in manner

excessively careful

grieve, express sorrow

She is an _______ girl who always seems to have a smile on her face.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a famous example of a _________ man.

The boy was _________ after the death of his dog.

examine closely and critically

seek to attain; long for

overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm

using language easily and fluently

of, pertaining to, or suggesting an idyllic rural life.

unnecessary, excessive, or overabundant

firmness, persistence

frankness, open honesty

to agree with someone

Bacteria grow easily in _______ water.

capable of being extended or shaped by hammering