SAT vocab practice

dilemma

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

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

waver; fluctuate

grieve, express sorrow

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

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

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

excessively careful

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

distribute, spread, scatter

overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm

abundantly fruitful; producing in large quantities or with great frequency

Bacteria grow easily in _______ water.

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

urge, plead for

capable of being extended or shaped by hammering

hard to understand; known only to the chosen few.

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

to agree with someone

not even or harmonious

Ebenezer Scrooge is a famous example of a _________ man.

of or related to the act of hearing

using language easily and fluently

The boy was _________ after the death of his dog.

unnecessary, excessive, or overabundant

support, reinforce

frankness, open honesty

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

notably polite or polished in manner

one who loves humanity

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

self

increase, add to

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

The star violin player had __________ musical ability.

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

drowsy, dull

calm, peaceful, tranquil, happy, joyful, carefree

seek to attain; long for

To instruct to improve, enlighten, or uplift.

firmness, persistence

examine closely and critically

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

human

occurring irregularly