SAT Unit 10 Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word "accord"?

• An exchange in trade

• Agreement, harmony

• Short, rudely brief

• To think out, plan

Answer explanation

The word 'accord' means agreement or harmony, making the correct choice 'Agreement, harmony'.

Which of the following is a synonym for "barter"?

• Buy

• Sell

• Trade

• Purchase

Answer explanation

The synonym for 'barter' is 'Trade'. Barter and Trade both involve exchanging goods or services without using money.

What is the antonym of the word "curt"?

• Rude

• Brusque

• Terse

• Civil

Answer explanation

The antonym of the word 'curt' is 'Civil' as it represents being polite and courteous, which contrasts with the abrupt and rude nature of 'curt'.

What does the word "devise" mean?

• To occupy the complete attention

• To think out, plan, figure out

• Skillful in the use of hands or body

• Short, rudely brief

Answer explanation

The word 'devise' means to think out, plan, figure out. This choice accurately defines the meaning of the word.

Which word means "skillful in the use of hands or body"?

• Curt

• Engross

• Dexterous

• Accord

Answer explanation

The word 'Dexterous' means 'skillful in the use of hands or body', making it the correct choice in this context.

What is the synonym of the word "engross"?

• Bore

• Stultify

• Preoccupy

• Put to sleep

Answer explanation

The correct synonym of the word 'engross' is 'Preoccupy', which means to absorb someone's interest or attention completely.

What is the definition of "transition"?

• A) A change from one state or condition to another

• B) Fear, fright, trembling

• C) To blame, scold, find fault with

• D) Actual, true, real

Answer explanation

The definition of 'transition' is 'A change from one state or condition to another', which aligns with option A.

Which word means "fear, fright, trembling"?

• A) Transition

• B) Trepidation

• C) Vitality

• D) Vex

Answer explanation

The word that means 'fear, fright, trembling' is 'Trepidation', making option B the correct choice.

What is the synonym of "upbraid"?

• A) Praise

• B) Pat on the back

• C) Bawl out

• D) Admire

Answer explanation

The synonym of 'upbraid' is 'bawl out', which means to scold or reprimand someone harshly.

Which word is defined as "actual, true, real"?

• A) Vex

• B) Vitality

• C) Whimsical

• D) Veritable

Answer explanation

The word defined as 'actual, true, real' is 'Veritable', making option D the correct choice.