Master SAT Vocab

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'vehemently'?

• quietly

• gently

• kindly

• brutally

friendly and agreeable in disposition

• vacuous

• loquacious

• abysmal

• amiable

What is the definition of the word 'brevity'?

• the quality of being brief or short

•  the quality of being verbose or long-winded

•  the quality of being friendly and outgoing

• the quality of being polite and courteous

Which 2 sentences emonstrates the meaning of the word "trepidation"?

• The trepidation in Jorge's voice was evident as he asked his boss for a raise, fearing rejection.

• • With growing trepidation, Leeann approached the abandoned house, unsure of what she might find inside.

• She was full of trepidation as she excitedly ran onto the stage to accept her award.

• He had a trepidation for replacing lost items.

What is the definition of the word 'postulate'?

• to deny or reject something as false

• to assume or claim as true

•  to be indecisive or uncertain

• to admire or respect someone greatly

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'vacuous'?

• intelligent

• full

• kind

• empty

The opposite of kind or considerate

• fortuitous

• abysmal

• boorish

• tawdry

Choose 2 synonyms for the word 'nefarious'?

• honorable

• appalling

• honest

• vile

Which of the following is an antonym for the word 'trepidation'?

• dread

• agitation

• assurance

• terror

Which of the following sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "berate"?

• The berating baby was crying for his bottle.

• The teacher was berating the student for understanding the lesson.

• The coach was berating the players for their poor performance during the game.

• Berating birds fly to warmer weather.