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1
which of the following is UNTRUE about the Golden Gate Bridge?
It was built in the 1930's
The bridge is in Sacramento, CA
It was the first suspension bridge built
It is the most photographed bridge in the world
2
Which of the following statements about the Leaning Tower of Pisa is false?
The tower is made out of marble.
The tower is the tallest building in Northern Italy.
The tower is slowly sinking
The tower is the bell tower for a church.
3
Which of the sentences below uses the word " barrage " correctly"
None of these.
I suddenly received a barrage of texts from my friends.
My barrage fell and hit my head before I could duck down.
I had a barrage of dirt on my clothes after hiking.
4
Which is NOT true about Neuschwanstein castle?
They are all true.
It is located in Germany
Walt Disney Used it to design his castle.
Vlad the Impaler lived there.
5
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the SAT vocabulary word?
The phrenologist delivered two babies today.
The demographic information indicated that I was in bad health.
The feign suddenly flew off the ledge and into the forrest.
I try to be empathetic when listening to someone's problems
6
In what country will you find Victoria Falls?
Cananda
None of these
Nigeria
United States
7
Whic of the following SAT vocabulary words is used correctly in a sentence
I always feel safe when I am in the car with a reckless driver.
My father uses large abate to catch large sea bass.
I should abstain from eating sugar, or I will be hyperactive.
Because he was gregarious, we worried he would not be friendly.
8
What is a "precarious" situation ?
None of these
An enjoyable situation
A deadly event
An unpredictable situation
9
People who improve their lexicon will become better readers and writers.
True
False
10
In which sentence is the word "rebuff" correctly used?
I want to rebuff the floor before our company arrives.
He has a rebuff attitudee and no one likes him.
Each time he asked her on a date, she would rebuff him.
None of these are correctl
11
The greatest work of someone's life. Often associated with an art form.
Aptitude
Anomaly
Atrocity
Opus
12
The Hollocaust is and example of ..
An enigma
A dominion
A draconian
An atrocity
13
This flag represents which country?
Jamaica
Germany
Zimbabwe
None of these.
14
Which fact about the Blue Mosque is false?
None of these are true.
The "Blue" Mosque is a nickname.
The blue Mosque was originally supposed to look like the Taj Mahal.
It is nicknamed the Blue Mosque because of blue flowered tiles.
15
In what city is the Guggenheim Museum located?
San Antonio, Texas
Chicago, Illinois
New York, U.S.
Montreal, Canada
16
Which sentence uses the word "sabotage" correctly?
People who sabotage never break up .
Because I want good grades, I sabotage every night.
I would never sabotage the plans of a friend.
She will not enter the sabotaged house.
17
Which sentence uses the vocabulary correctly?
The doctor had to ostracize his leg when after he broke it.
Becasue he showed a great deal of rancor, he won the award.
His tenacious spirit caused him to always fail.
His abysmal grades caused him to fail 8th grade.
18
Mt. Everest is located in :
The Himalayas
The Sierra Nevadas
The Rockies
The Alps
19
Berating other people is good for their confidence.
True
False
20
Which sentence uses the word "digress" correctly?
If I digress, I I cannot find my way home.
None of these
My digress fell off the bed and hit my foot.
Right before I go to sleep, I like to digress.
21
What is the name of this famous landmark?
St. Basil's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Andrew's Basilica
None of these
22
Which of th efollowing is the definition for the word DIFFERENTIATE?
None of these
Make very clear
To know what makes something different
To separate from
23
What is the meaning of the word "dubious?"
Suspect, doubtful, untrustworthy
Based on random choice
Harmless, without danger, benign
Something that deviates from what is standard
24
In what country is the Taj Mahal located?
Pakistan
None of these.
Turkey
Istanbul
25
Which of the following sentences uses the SAT vocabulary correctly?
everyone loves monotonous teachers.
It was such an enigma, it was obvious to everyone.
My mother will cajole me to help when I do not want to do something.
His sanctimonious attitude made people avoid him.
26
Which sentence uses the word "hubris" incorrectly?
In Greek mythology, many of the men have a great deal of hubris.
His hubris was falling out of his pocket.
His hubris made him think he was better than everyone else.
None of these.
27
Which is the definition of OMNIPOTENT ?
Extremely kind
Overly confident
None of these
All knowing
28
It is a good idea to make sure an animal is feral before allowing it in the house.
False
True
29
The following is the flag of what country?
Netherlands
Germany
Jamaica
Italy
30
Loquacious people often annoy people.
False
True
31
A person who makes AMBIGUOUS statements is
Unclear and confusing
Straight to the point
Clear and concise
None of these
32
Which of the following statements about the Golden Gate Bridge is false?
The bridge was built before 1950
It is the longest suspension bridge in the world.
The bridge gets its name from the color of the paint used on the bridge.
The bridge is located in SanFrancisco
33
What is the name of the place where these stone figures are found?
Siberia
Phillipines
Easter Island
Carribbean Islands
34
If a person is omnicient, he is ...
Greatly disliked
Wounded
Evil
None of these
35
Which sentence uses the word "resilient " correctly?
Because she was resilient, she was scared of everyone.
The resilient wall was cracked in several places.
None of these
A resilient person will bounce back easily when insulted by someone.
36
Which fact is TRUE about the Empire State building?
It is built in the Art Deco style
The building is 251 stories tall
The seven spikes represent the seven wonders of the world
It was built to film the King Kong movie
37
Perfunctory means "without using effort or care"
False
True
38
If you are a petulent person, you are ...
Unattractive and annoying
Angry and loud
Pleasant and helpful
Irritable and pouty
39
Which fact about Mt. Rushmore is false?
Special sculptors were brought from Europe to help carve Mt. Rushmore.
The original plan was to have more than just the face of the presidents.
Dynamite was used to help carve the faces. of the presidents.
Mt. Rushmore was originally supposed to have famous western characters.
40
In what country is this bridge located?
China
Singapore
Phillipines
Vietnam
41
An opus is a ....
An intelligent achievement
Large scale artistic work
None of these
A great event in history
42
If you have "disdain" for someone, you greatly dislike them.
True
False
43
The aincient city of Petra is located in what country?
Egypt
Jordan
Bahrain
Saudi Arabia
44
What does a "philanthropist" do?
Donates to a cause
None of these
Define words
Watch birds
45
If you have a lesion, you have
An open sore
None of these
A large friend group
A strong odor
46
Which of the following vocabulary words is used correctly in a sentence?
The affluent family had very few possessions and food.
Because he was of dubious character, we did not let him in on our secret.
None of these are used correctly
The flagrant comment he made made him a favorite of the teacher.
47
In what state is Mt. Rushmore located?
North Carolina
Hawaii
Nebraska
South Dakota
48
In which country is St. Peter's Basilica located?
Russia
Italy
France
Germany
49
Girls like going out with guys who are uncouth.
True
False
50
What is a "misnomer?"
A misused name
A small mistake
None of these
A small elf
51
Something that is SUPERFLUOUS is
Unable to be understood
Above average
Unnecessary
Unusable
52
A perfect society is a ...
None of these
Rampart
Lesion
Dystopia
53
Which of the following is the definition for "aptitude?"
None of these
Natural ability
Personal skill level.
Personal preference
54
What are you doing if you "Open Pandora's box?"
Creating problems
Making dreams come true
Gaining knowledge
Creating a safe space
55
What is the name for a building that is occupied by monks and nuns?
An abbey
A Utopia
A rampart
A church
56
This is the flag of what country?
Brazil
None of these
Phillipines
Mexico
57
The translation of the name of this landmark is "The Arch of the Trumpet."
False
True
58
Mrs. Spellmeyer is a very "austere" teacher
True
False
59
In what country is Victoria Falls located?
Mali
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Zimbabwe
60
Which of the following sentences is the vocabulary used correctly:
No sane person wants to live in a dystopian society.
The ramparts under the house kept it it warm.
He had very artistic lesions on his back.
None of these.
61
The definition of a "modicum" is a small amount of something.
True
False
62
Which of the following sentences uses the workd "insomnia " correctly?
My insomnia drive me to do my very best at everything.
None of these
Because of the dog's insomnia, it followed me everywhere.
Because I suffer from insomnia, I am always tired.
63
In which sentence is the word "baleful" used correctly?
I had a baleful look on my face when I lost my iphone.
none of these
Because is was a baleful situation, I had a great time.
When my dog died, my mother gave me a baleful look all day.
64
A judge cannot order a defendent to pay restitution for a crime.
True
False
65
Who built Machu Piccu"
The Romans
The American Indians
The Incas
None of these
66
Which of the following sentences uses the word "balk" correctly?
I never balk when I am asked to do my chores.
My sister always balks with her toys when taking a bath.
Please balk when I ask you to help me.
None of these
67
In which of the following countries is the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino?
Turkey
Singapore
Germany
China
68
If a person is MALLEABLE, they are
Not very intelligent
Extremely tall
Easy to sway
None of these
69
Which of the following words fits best in the sentence: Women often use makeup to _____________________their features.
Vindicate
Accentuate
Balk
Assimilate
70
A "nurdle" can fall off the end of a toothbrush.
True
False
71
Which of the following would be an example of a draconian act ?
forgetting to hang up your coat after school and are grounded for 6 months.
You are grounded for a week for bad grades.
Being given a speeding ticket for going 15 miles over the speed limit.
Your phone is taken away because it is used to cheat on a test.
72
A sad ending to a story is often called an "anomaly"
False
True
73
For what event was the Eiffel Tower built?
The World's Fair
The Olympics
King's Coronation
None of these
74
Which is the correct use of the word "prudent?"
Prudent people often get themselves into trouble.
I have a prudent car sittiing in my driveway
It woud be prudent to get a second opinion before a serious operation.
None of these.
75
What do you have to do to make "restitution?"
None of these
Serve jail time for a a crime
Replace or repair something damaged
Create a better situation than previously existed
76
If you are "oblivious," you are...
All knowing
Evil
Wrong
Unaware
