DSAT Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'abate' mean?

• To disappear

• To reduce in amount

• To stay the same

• To increase in amount

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means 'to hate or detest'?

• Amiable

• Acerbic

• Adhere

• Abhor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'abstain'?

• To indulge

• To ignore

• To enjoy

• To refrain

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does 'accretion' refer to?

• A sudden decrease

• A gradual buildup

• A constant level

• A random occurrence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word describes something 'sharp, biting, or caustic in tone'?

• Aesthetic

• Amiable

• Acerbic

• Affable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does 'acquire' mean?

• To hide possession

• To gain possession

• To lose possession

• To share possession

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is 'acumen' related to?

• Physical strength

• Keen insight

• Musical talent

• Emotional intelligence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word means 'to stick fast or cleave'?

• Alleviate

• Adhere

• Amiable

• Admonish

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does 'admonish' mean?

• To ignore

• To caution

• To praise

• To encourage

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes someone 'friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to'?

• Analogous

• Affable

• Anomaly

• Aesthetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4