SAT Regular Vocab 2

What does apathy mean?

• Apathy means being overly concerned about everything.

• Apathy means a lack of interest or concern.

• Apathy refers to excessive enthusiasm.

• Apathy is a strong emotional response.

How can apathy affect teenagers' views on the future?

• Apathy encourages teenagers to take on more responsibilities and challenges.

• Apathy can lead teenagers to have a pessimistic view of the future, feeling unmotivated and disconnected from their goals.

• Apathy has no impact on teenagers' outlook on life.

• Apathy can inspire teenagers to pursue their dreams with enthusiasm.

Give an example of a situation where someone might feel apathetic.

• A person may feel apathetic while enjoying a thrilling movie with friends.

• Feeling apathetic can occur when someone is deeply engaged in a new hobby.

• Someone might feel apathetic after experiencing multiple setbacks in life, causing them to disengage from their interests and responsibilities.

• Someone might feel apathetic after winning a major award, leading to increased motivation.

What is the difference between apathy and antipathy?

• Apathy is a strong emotional response; antipathy is mild disinterest.

• Apathy involves active engagement; antipathy involves passive acceptance.

• Apathy is a form of empathy; antipathy is a lack of understanding.

• Apathy is indifference; antipathy is strong dislike.

What does the word 'indifferent' relate to in terms of apathy?

• Indifference means being overly emotional.

• Indifference is a form of apathy.

• Indifference is a type of engagement.

• Indifference is a sign of enthusiasm.

What does apocryphal mean?

• A term used to describe something widely accepted.

• A type of religious text considered sacred.

• Of confirmed authenticity or origin.

• Of doubtful authenticity or origin.

Why is the letter from George Washington considered apocryphal?

• It is a fabrication or misattribution.

• It is a historical document from the Revolutionary War.

• It contains Washington's personal diary entries.

• It was written by Thomas Jefferson.

What are some characteristics of an apocryphal story?

• Historical accuracy

• Strict adherence to facts

• Characteristics of an apocryphal story include dubious authenticity, lack of canonical status, moral lessons, and fictional elements.

• Universal acceptance

What does 'ersatz' mean in relation to authenticity?

• Ersatz means a substitute or imitation that lacks authenticity.

• Ersatz indicates a rare and valuable item.

• Ersatz means a high-quality product that is genuine.

• Ersatz refers to something that is original and authentic.

How can 'faux' be used to describe an object?

• 'Faux' describes an object as being handmade or artisanal.

• 'Faux' describes an object as an imitation or synthetic version of something else.

• 'Faux' refers to an object's color or design.

• 'Faux' indicates an object's age or authenticity.