Vocab #2

Vocabulary
Lesson #2

Read the following SAT words, copy into your notebook, and take the quiz at the end for practice.

Multiple Choice

What word means unable to be broken into or captured?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Multiple Choice

What word means shy or modest?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Multiple Choice

What word means evil or wicked?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Multiple Choice

What word means something that comes before something else?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Multiple Choice

What word means not done carefully or without though?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Multiple Choice

The carpenter's careless and hurried work resulted in a poorly constructed and shabby piece of furniture, full of loose screws and uneven edges. What word best characterizes the hasty and sloppy craftsmanship?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Multiple Choice

Despite her playful personality, Lily had a reserved and modest demeanor, always maintaining a modest and shy appearance. What word best describes Lily's reserved and modest behavior?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Multiple Choice

The fortress was fortified with massive stone walls, guard towers, and a moat, making it impenetrable and impervious to attack. What term best describes the fortress's strong and invulnerable defense?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Multiple Choice

The old abandoned house stood as a warning, its dilapidated structure and broken windows suggesting an imminent danger. What word best characterizes the house as a warning or indication of something to come?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Multiple Choice

The detective uncovered a trail of clues indicating a string of unlawful activities involving organized crime, including illegal dealings and money laundering. What word best describes these criminal and malicious actions?

• demure

• impregnable

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

Match

Match the following words to their antonym

• result

• careful

• harmless

• vunerable

• obnoxious

precursor

slipshod

nefarious

impregnable

demure

• precursor

• slipshod

• nefarious

• impregnable

• demure

Multiple Choice

the SAT vocab word from this week to describe this image would best be...

• nefarious

• slipshod

• impregnable

• demure

• precursor

Multiple Choice

someone did a---- job on this tatoo

• nefarious

• slipshod

• impregnable

• demure

• precursor

Multiple Choice

this character is....

• nefarious

• slipshod

• impregnable

• demure

• precursor

Multiple Choice

this child is ....

• nefarious

• slipshod

• impregnable

• demure

• precursor

Multiple Choice

this is the ---- to high school

• nefarious

• slipshod

• impregnable

• demure

• precursor