SAT VOCABULARY QUIZ #1

What does "benevolent" mean?

• Selfish

• Unkind

• Kind, generous

• Indifferent

What does "brevity" mean?

• The quality of being long and detailed

• The quality of being brief

• The act of being brave

• The state of being broad and wide

What does "avid" mean?

• Lacking interest or enthusiasm

• Actively interested in or enthusiastic about something

• Unwilling or hesitant

• Indifferent or unresponsive

What does the word "Bigot" mean?

• A) A person who is open-minded and accepts different opinions

• B) A person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc.

• C) A person who is very knowledgeable about many different things

• D) A person who is indifferent to other people's feelings and ideas

What does "austere" mean?

• Cheerful and brightly colored

• Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

• Luxurious and highly decorated

• Warm and inviting

What does the word "Anomaly" mean?

• A) A common occurrence

• B) Something different from the norm

• C) A precise calculation

• D) An expected result

What is the meaning "Apprehension"?

• A) A strong desire for something

• B) A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen

• C) Fearful expectation that something unpleasant will happen

• D) The act of arresting someone

What does "abysmal" mean?

• Extremely good

• Extremely bad

• Slightly uncomfortable

• Highly impressive

What does "abet" mean?

• To legally defend someone in court

• To assist, encourage, instigate, or support with criminal intent in attempting or carrying out a crime

• To provide alibi for someone

• To rehabilitate someone who has committed a crime

What does "adamant" mean?

• Willing to change one's mind easily

• Unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion

• Indecisive or uncertain

• Easily influenced by others