SAT Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle #1

Ardent most nearly means ...

• rude

• enthusiastic, passionate

• careless

• difficult

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

adamant most nearly means ...

• refusing to be persuaded to change one's mind

• easily change one's mind

• lazy

• energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

the opposite of shrewd is ...

• cat-like

• mouse-like

• not very clever or sharp

• having or showing sharp powers of judgement

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

After the child fell down - she was very WARY of the ledge.

• energetic

• showing caution, watchful

• showing fear

• tired, weary

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

ponderous most nearly means ...

• heavy, bulky, dull

• light, airy

• a type of ranch

• a type of steak

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The shopkeeper was very ARROGANT and rude.

• fast-talker

• tired

• feeling shy and not successful

• having an exaggerated sense of one's self-importance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

vociferous most nearly means ...

• speak without energy

• speak with great energy and enthusiasm

• hungry, ravenous

• tired, exhausted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Mother Teresa is venerated as a Saint.

• lack of respect

• not known as

• known as

• show great respect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The young genius was a true VIRTUOSO with the violin.

• not very smart

• very smart

• very truthful

• highly skilled

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

austere most nearly means ...

• severe or strict in manner, attitude or appearance

• cold, hungry

• mountain-top

• good hearing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F