SAT Voc. 9-10 year 3

What does the word "IRASCIBLE" mean?

• Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered.

• Tending to evade or escape.

• Fraught with uncertainty or doubt.

• Claiming a position of distinction.

What is a "MERGER"?

• A type of sweet attitude.

• The union of two or more commercial interests or corporations.

• A new, unusual, or different thing.

• A longing for the past.

The term "NOSTALGIA" refers to:

• A bitter longing for things of the past.

• A noticeable trait.

• A spontaneous action.

• A dubious situation.

Which word describes someone demanding a position of distinction, often without justification?

• SACCHARINE

• PRETENTIOUS

• NOVEL

• ELUSIVE

What does "SACCHARINE" imply about someone's attitude?

• It is strikingly new and unusual.

• It is evasive and hard to comprehend.

• It is overly sweet and often insincere.

• It is prone to anger and outbursts.

What best describes the term "IMPROMPTU"?

• Done with extensive preparation.

• Done with little or no preparation.

• Done with certainty and clarity.

• Done with a longing for the past.

The adjective "NOVEL" is best used to describe something that is:

• Uncertain or doubtful.

• Easy to notice.

• Strikingly new, unusual, or different.

• Sweet in tone or character.

Which word means "easy to notice; obvious"?

• DUBIOUS

• ELUSIVE

• CONSPICUOUS

• IMPROMPTU

What does "ELUSIVE" mean?

• Clearly understandable.

• Hard to notice or capture.

• Prone to anger.

• Sweet and pleasant.

The word "DUBIOUS" most closely means:

• Clearly evident.

• Sweetly insincere.

• Fraught with uncertainty or doubt.

• Demanding distinction.