SAT Vocabulary Mastery Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "benevolent"?

• Selfish

• Kind-hearted

• Malevolent

• Indifferent

Choose the word that is a synonym of "verbose".

• Concise

• Wordy

• Succinct

• Terse

What is the antonym of "ameliorate"?

• Improve

• Worsen

• Maintain

• Enhance

In the sentence "His propensity for playing pranks got him into trouble", what does "propensity" mean?

• Reluctance

• Tendency

• Dislike

• Fear

Which word means the opposite of "prolific"?

• Fruitful

• Barren

• Abundant

• Productive

Choose the word that best fits the sentence: "Her _______ nature made her a beloved leader; she was always ready to listen and help."

• Benevolent

• Malevolent

• Apathetic

• Pernicious

What is a synonym for "candor"?

• Deceit

• Honesty

• Ambiguity

• Evasion

Which word means the same as "ephemeral"?

• Permanent

• Transitory

• Enduring

• Infinite

What is the antonym of "laconic"?

• Brief

• Verbose

• Concise

• Succinct

In the context of "His arguments were always cogent", what does "cogent" mean?

• Weak

• Convincing

• Confusing

• Irrelevant