College Bridge - SAT List 3

What is the meaning of the word 'augment'?

• A. to give in to

• B. to decrease

• C. to increase

• D. unpredictable

What is the synonym for 'benevolent'?

• A. cruel

• B. generous

• C. cheap

• D. kind

In which sentence does the word derision belong?

• A. Jason snorted with ________ and crossed his arms over his chest.

• B. She felt nothing but __________ for the grandmother who had always been kind to her.

• C. After winning the lottery, he was filled with ________.

• D. ________ is the first emotion you feel when you fall in love.

What is the definition of 'disparity'?

• A. kindness

• B. hatefulness

• C. equal pay

• D. inequality

What is the synonym for 'flagrant' (think flagrant foul)?

• A. hidden

• B. gentle

• C. obvious

• D. accidental

Laziness and lack of effort

• capricious

• disparity

• indolence

• prodigal

acquiesce

• to hold out

• to give in

• to resist

• to join willingly

What does it mean to be 'prodigal'?

• scrupulous and greedy

• kind and generous

• intelligent and wise

• extravagant and wasteful

capricious

• unpredictable moods

• routine

• follows a pattern

• steadfast

Sitting through a day of school is often considered to be a _______ waste of time.

• benevolent

• augment

• acquiesce

• prosaic