SAT Power Words Review 1

Although the young philosopher's lectures drew large crowds, his speeches were laced with __________ references that left many listeners questioning his true stance on matters, never quite sure if his points were about morality or metaphysics, which made engaging discussions rather challenging due to their lack of clarity.

• A) fervent

• B) indifferent

• C) apathetic

• D) ambiguous

The activist's __________ pleas during the fundraiser were so moving that they stirred the hearts of even the most disinterested attendees, as she recounted personal stories of those affected by the crisis with such intense emotion that it was clear she was deeply invested in her advocacy work.

• A) fervent

• B) apathetic

• C) discriminate

• D) candid

The old __________ had become a fixture in the park, his presence almost as reliable as the statues, with his tattered coat and weathered face telling a story of a life spent in transit, without a permanent home or destination, moving from place to place as if the whole world was his living room.

• A) vagrant

• B) innovator

• C) disciple

• D) contender

here's a subtle yet insidious way in which rumors can __________ someone's character, as they spread unchecked through whispers and gossip, eroding trust and respect bit by bit, much like how water, over time, can wear away even the strongest stone foundations of an ancient castle.

• A) undermine

• B) revere

• C) embellish

• D) discern

Even as the fire alarm blared and the building was enveloped in chaos, the programmer remained __________, headphones on, completely engrossed in writing code, unaware of the urgent evacuations happening around him, as if he was in a bubble of concentration that no external force could penetrate.

• A) contentious

• B) fervent

• C) oblivious

• D) ostentatious

Her __________ attitude toward the film was surprising considering she was a cinematographer; one would expect her to have a strong opinion on the use of light and shadow, but instead, she simply shrugged, neither praising the innovative techniques used nor criticizing the lackluster script.

• fervent

• apathetic

• innovative

• revered

he texts of ancient prophecies are often __________, shrouded in metaphor and allegory, their true meanings accessible only to those scholars who dedicate their lives to study, with each interpretation yielding new layers of complexity that lead to more questions than answers. A) candid B) objective C) obscure (Correct Answer) D) ostentatious

• A) candid

• B) objective

• C) obscure

• D) ostentatious

Throughout history, humans have found ways to __________ the wonders of the natural world, building monuments and crafting stories about the sun, moon, and stars, ascribing divine qualities to these celestial bodies and often holding elaborate ceremonies in their honor, which served to explain the inexplicable in terms of the sacred.

• A) denounce

• B) innovate

• C )revere

• D) undermine

n an age where misinformation is rampant, it is crucial to __________ fact from fiction, to look beyond the headlines and analyze the evidence, to separate the genuine news from the clickbait that clogs our social media feeds, all in the pursuit of truth.

• A) discriminate

• B) embellish

• C) revere

• D) undermine

The CEO's __________ during the scandal was troubling to the shareholders; it seemed as though he had no emotional investment in the turmoil that was rocking the company, nor did he exhibit any interest in the anxious queries of those whose livelihoods were at risk.

• A) fervency

• B) ambiguity

• C) apathy (

• D) discernment