SAT Vocabulary Test 2

While I appreciate a wide range of artistic expressions, I must admit that I ___________ the use of gratuitous violence in films, as it often detracts from the overall quality of storytelling.

• denounce

• advocate

• abhor

• answer

(verb) behave in a way that belittles or degrades (someone)

• condescend

• condemn

• toady

• abase

Despite her initial reluctance, the seasoned diplomat chose to discreetly ______________ the impetuous junior envoy for his imprudent remarks during the sensitive negotiations, recognizing the delicate balance between mentorship and maintaining diplomatic decorum.

• approach

• impugn

• belittle

• reprimand

(verb) express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement

• pillory

• ensure

• censure

• censor

The seasoned mentor, aware of the delicate balance required in guiding young talents, chose to carefully ____________ the aspiring artist, offering constructive feedback and gentle guidance, all while nurturing their creative spirit to ensure their potential flourished without dampening their enthusiasm.

• banish

• abhor

• admonish

• reprove

(noun) the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect

• admiration

• disdain

• disparage

• despise

In the hallowed halls of academia, the distinguished professor found it necessary to __________ the audacious student not for questioning established theories but for the disparaging and dismissive tone that had crept into the discourse, emphasizing the importance of respectful academic debate.

• scoff

• rebuke

• refuse

• synthesize

(verb) speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way

• devour

• score

• scoff

• patronize

In an era marked by digital transformations, some critics __________ the widespread proliferation of social media platforms, arguing that while they have undeniably facilitated global connectivity, they have also engendered an unprecedented erosion of privacy, the dissemination of disinformation, and the cultivation of addictive behaviors, thereby necessitating a profound reevaluation of their societal impact.

• abhor

• detest

• support

• decry

(verb) dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question

• disparage

• reprove

• advocate

• impugn