Grade 10 SAT vocabulary Building set 1

During a group discussion, Mia showed excitement, Anika showed passion, Samuel showed interest, but who showed 'apathy'?

• Mia

• Anika

• Samuel

• None of them

In a literature class, Kai was asked to find the antonym of 'revere' in a sentence. Which word should he choose?

• honor

• admire

• disdain

• respect

During a group discussion, Hannah spoke with great candor. What does 'candor' mean in this context?

• Confusion or uncertainty

• Courage or bravery

• Deception or dishonesty

• Honesty or frankness

During a group discussion, Harper was reluctant to share her thoughts or feelings. Which word best describes Harper's behavior - reticent or aesthetic?

• verbose

• garrulous

• reticent

• loquacious

In a school project, Mia, Aria, and Aiden were given the task to manage their own sections independently. This situation can be best described as an example of what?

• Reliance

• Subordination

• Independence

• Dependence

During a science experiment, Harper, Daniel, and Elijah found a new substance. They were unsure if it was dangerous. Daniel suggested that it might be 'innocuous'. What does 'innocuous' mean in this context?

• Exciting or thrilling

• Unpleasant or offensive

• Dangerous or threatening

• Harmless or inoffensive

Anika, William, and Luna are participating in a school debate. The topic is 'Innovation in Technology'. Anika presents an idea that William finds lacking in originality. Which word would William use to describe Anika's idea - banal or ambiguous?

• unique

• innovative

• creative

• banal

Evelyn, Elijah, and Ethan are in a debate club. During a debate, they were asked to describe a situation that represents 'anarchy'. Which of the following situations best represents 'anarchy'?

• A classroom where every student is working in harmony

• A meeting where everyone follows the order of the agenda

• A peaceful protest where everyone is calm and respectful

• A schoolyard during recess where there are no rules and everyone is doing whatever they want

Evelyn and Mia are discussing their study habits. Evelyn says she believes in 'indolence', while Mia believes in the opposite. What is the term Mia believes in?

• inactivity

• diligence

• laziness

• idleness

Ava, Lily, and Abigail went to a fancy restaurant. Ava ordered a lot of expensive dishes but didn't eat much. How would you describe Ava's behavior?

• She was being prodigal

• She was being frugal

• She was being generous

• She was being careful