10th SAT Vocabulary - Week 11

pompous or high-flown in speech

a long, strongly expressed speech or lecture

difficult; requiring much effort

arousing fear or awe

a letter or literary composition in letter form

of huge or extraordinary size and power

What is the antonym for "arduous"?

His wife delivered a lengthy _____ this morning in an effort to get him to quit smoking.

concerning farms, farmers, or the use of land

enthusiastic; extremely interested

an irritating and persistent person

What is the antonym for "explicit"?

a facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain

The song was so _____ Dolores found it difficult not to cry.

clearly and openly stated; leaving nothing to the imagination

a flatterer; one who fawns on others in order to gain favor

exhibiting sorrow or pain

friendly; agreeable; easy to talk to

Brian spent years writing lengthy, unsent _____ to his old girlfriend.

absence of vanity; humbleness