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