SAT List #3

What is the meaning of the word 'inane'?

• intelligent and meaningful

• profound and insightful

• thought-provoking and deep

• lacking sense or meaning

Which word means an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority?

• edict

• request

• command

• suggestion

What is the definition of the word 'cavort'?

• run or walk slowly

• jump or dance around excitedly

• sit or stand still

• sing or play an instrument

Which word means extremely bad or unpleasant?

• execrable

• toady

• umbrage

• profligate

What is the meaning of the word 'toady'?

• a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important in order to gain advantage

• a person who behaves indifferently towards someone important

• a person who behaves arrogantly towards someone important

• a person who behaves aggressively towards someone important

Which word means offense (as in to take offense at something) ?

• umbrage

• pleasure

• delight

• satisfaction

What is the definition of the word 'fractious'?

• friendly or agreeable

• calm or peaceful

• cooperative or harmonious

• irritable or quarrelsome

Which word means a person who behaves dishonestly or unprincipled?

• toady

• saint

• edict

• reprobate

What is the meaning of the word 'profligate'?

• careful and frugal

• recklessly extravagant or wasteful

• generous and charitable

• efficient and productive

Which word means a fortunate discovery or pleasant surprise?

• inane

• misfortune

• serendipity

• unfortunate