SAT Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The ___________ of the novel left the readers in suspense.

• beginning

• middle

• plot

• ending

Read the following passage and answer the question: In the context of the passage, what does the word 'elusive' mean? The elusive butterfly fluttered from flower to flower, evading the net of the eager entomologist.

• difficult to catch or grasp

• easy to catch or grasp

• friendly and approachable

• visible and easily noticeable

Choose the word that best fits the given sentence: The politician's speech was filled with ___________ promises and empty rhetoric.

• hollow

• empty

• false

• meaningful

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the given word: Ephemeral

• transient

• eternal

• enduring

• permanent

Read the following passage and answer the question: What is the main idea of the passage? The discovery of a new species of bird in the rainforest has excited scientists around the world. The bird, named the Rainbow Finch, is known for its vibrant plumage and unique mating dance.

• The impact of deforestation on bird populations

• The extinction of a species of bird in the rainforest

• The discovery of a new species of bird in the rainforest

• The migration patterns of birds in the rainforest

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The artist's work was highly ___________, with intricate details and vibrant colors.

• bland

• sloppy

• abstract

• detailed

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word: Benevolent

• Cruel

• Kind

• Generous

• Malevolent

Choose the word that best fits the given sentence: The ___________ of the storm caused widespread damage and power outages.

• severity

• intensity

• magnitude

• strength

Read the following passage and answer the question: What does the word 'convey' mean in the context of the passage? The artist used bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors to convey a sense of joy and energy in her paintings.

• diminish

• portray

• communicate or express

• suppress

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the given word: Pragmatic

• Impractical

• Theoretical

• Practical

• Idealistic