10th Grade SAT Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of 'atheist'?

• a person who believes in a creator

• a person who does not believe in a creator

• a person who believes in multiple gods

• a person who believes in God

What does the word 'colloquial' mean?

• formal and official language

• local and informal language

• a language spoken by animals

• a language spoken by children

What is the meaning of 'dotard'?

• a wise old man

• a foolish old man

• a young and energetic man

• a man with no wisdom

How would you define 'furrow'?

• to make a groove

• to fill a hole

• to smooth a surface

• to create a hill

What is an 'instigator'?

• a peacemaker

• a troublemaker

• a mediator

• a follower

What does 'misnomer' mean?

• a correct name

• a wrong name

• a name with multiple meanings

• a name with no meaning

How would you describe someone who is 'percipient'?

• unaware and ignorant

• perceptive and insightful

• confused and indecisive

• stubborn and inflexible

What does it mean to 'quaff' something?

• to drink slowly

• to sip a beverage

• to drink down quickly

• to spill a drink

What does it mean to be 'staunch'?

• disloyal and unfaithful

• inconsistent and unreliable

• loyal and faithful

• indecisive and uncertain

What is the definition of 'vilification'?

• to praise and admire

• to say bad things about someone

• to apologize and forgive

• to ignore and neglect