Week 18 SAT Vocabulary HW #1

Multiple Choice

What word means puzzling; enigmatic?

• bombast

• bolster

• cryptic

• ephemeral

Multiple Choice

What word means support; prop up?

• bombast

• bolster

• cryptic

• ephemeral

Multiple Choice

What word means short-lived; lasting for a very short time?

• bombast

• bolster

• cryptic

• ephemeral

Multiple Choice

What word means arrogant, pompous language?

• bombast

• decorous

• cryptic

• ephemeral

Multiple Choice

What word means good and correct?

• bombast

• decorous

• cryptic

• ephemeral

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits:

The letter was too _______ to understand; we will need a decoder ring.

• bombast

• decorous

• cryptic

• ephemeral

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits:

Happiness should be long lasting, not ________, but unfortunately, sometimes it doesn't last long.

• bombast

• decorous

• cryptic

• ephemeral

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits:

If you can express yourself calmly, without _______, people will be more likely to listen because you're not yelling.

• bombast

• decorous

• cryptic

• ephemeral

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits:

The soldier was given a medal for his __________ actions while in combat; he saved many lives.

• bolster

• decorous

• cryptic

• ephemeral

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits:

Positive affirmations can ________ someone's self esteem so give positive compliments when possible.

• bolster

• decorous

• cryptic

• ephemeral