SAT Unit 10 Vocabulary

Unit 10 Vocabulary

By Jessica Fenstermaker

Open Ended

Write a paragraph that disparages a fictional character.

Disparage

Definition: to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

Synonyms (Similar words): Belittle, Degrade, and Ridicule

Antonyms (Opposite words): Praise, Compliment, Admire

Sentence Example: The coach reminded the players not to disparage their teammates, even after mistakes.

Multiple Select

What to words are similar to disparage?

• Belittle

• Praise

• Degrade

• Complement

Open Ended

If you could speak 5 languages fluently and become a polyglot which languages would you speak and why?

Polyglot

Definition: Knowing or using several languages or a person who knows and is able to use several languages

Synonyms (Similar words): Multilingual, linguist, translator
Antonyms (Opposite words): Unilingual, single-language speaker
Sentence Example: Maria is a polyglot who speaks Spanish, French, English and German fluently.

Multiple Select

Which two words are similar to polyglot?

• Unilingual

• Multilingual

• single-language learner

• Linguist

Open Ended

Describe a time that you didn't want to do something, but finally acquiesced.

Acquiesce

Definition: accept something reluctantly but without protest

Synonyms (similar words): Comply, Accept, Consent, Submit

Antonyms (Opposite words): Refuse, Disagree, Protest, Reject

Sentence Example: Even though he didn't like the idea, Daniel chose to acquiesce and follow the group's plan.

Multiple Select

What are two words similar to Acquiesce?

• Comply

• Refuse

• Protest

• Accept

Match

Match the following

• to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

• Knowing or using several languages or a person who knows and is able to use several languages

• accept something reluctantly but without protest

Disparage

Polyglot

Acquiesce

• Disparage

• Polyglot

• Acquiesce