SAT Vocabulary Quiz #1

What does the word 'abase' mean?

• To raise in position

• To lower in position

• To praise someone

• To ignore someone

What does the word 'custom' mean?

• To make familiar by use

• To avoid something

• To change something completely

• To follow a tradition

How would you describe someone who is 'boisterous'?

• Quiet and reserved

• Sad and gloomy

• Loud and energetic

• Calm and peaceful

What does it mean to be 'deficient'?

• To have an excess of something

• To lack something

• To be satisfied with what you have

• To be generous

What does 'evasion' refer to?

• The act of escape

• The act of surrender

• The act of hiding

• The act of confrontation

How would you define 'incoherent'?

• Logically connected

• Not logically connected

• Clear and concise

• Well-organized

What is an 'epiphany'?

• A sudden realization

• A long-term plan

• A temporary solution

• A random thought

What does it mean to be 'irrational'?

• To be reasonable

• To be sensible

• To lack reasoning power

• To be logical

How would you describe someone who is 'listless'?

• Energetic and focused

• Bored and uninterested

• Happy and content

• Curious and enthusiastic

What does 'stereotype' mean?

• A complex understanding of a person

• A unique perspective on a group

• A simplified view of a person or group

• A detailed analysis of a situation