SAT Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "benevolent" mean?

• Selfish

• Kind-hearted

• Indifferent

• Hostile

If someone is described as "verbose," how do they tend to communicate?

• Briefly and to the point

• In a confusing manner

• Using too many words

• Through non-verbal cues

What does "ameliorate" mean?

• To make worse

• To make better

• To complicate

• To simplify

Which word means "to predict or foretell a future event"?

• Augment

• Prognosticate

• Diminish

• Exacerbate

What does "cognizant" mean?

• Ignorant

• Aware

• Confused

• Unconscious

If something is described as "ephemeral," how long does it last?

• Eternally

• A short time

• A defined, long period

• Forever, in theory

What does "laconic" mean?

• Wordy

• Silent

• Using few words

• Loud

Which word means "to make less severe or intense"?

• Aggravate

• Mitigate

• Intensify

• Provoke

What does "obstinate" mean?

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Obedient

• Cooperative

If someone is described as "sagacious," what are they?

• Foolish

• Wise

• Naive

• Shy