SAT Regular Vocabulary 5

What does 'default' mean as a noun?

• A mandatory choice in a selection process.

• A preselected option or value; a failure to fulfill an obligation.

• A type of financial investment.

• A legal term for contract negotiation.

In the context of student loans, what does it mean to default?

• To default means to pay off the loan early.

• To default means to transfer the loan to another lender.

• To default means to make partial payments on the loan.

• To default on a student loan means to fail to make required payments for an extended period.

What is an example of a 'judgment by default'?

• A court ruling in favor of a plaintiff because the defendant did not respond to the lawsuit.

• A settlement reached between both parties before the trial begins.

• A judge dismissing a case because it was filed too late.

• A court ruling in favor of the defendant due to lack of evidence.

What does 'deference' refer to in social contexts?

• A type of social gathering

• A form of disagreement

• An expression of anger

• Respect and submission to the opinions or authority of others.

How might young people show deference in their culture?

• By ignoring elders and their opinions.

• By using slang and informal language.

• By using polite language and respectful titles.

• By avoiding eye contact and speaking softly.

What does it mean to defer a decision?

• To ignore the decision altogether.

• To seek advice from others before deciding.

• To make a final choice immediately.

• To postpone making a choice or judgment until a later time.

What is the definition of 'deflect'?

• To maintain the same direction without change.

• To cause to increase speed or intensity.

• To cause to change direction or turn aside.

• To absorb or take in without alteration.

How can something be deflected from its course?

• By ignoring external influences.

• By following a predetermined path.

• By applying an external force.

• By increasing its speed.

Give an example of a situation where someone might deflect a question.

• At a family dinner, when asked about their recent vacation, someone might say, 'How about we talk about dessert?.'

• In a casual conversation, when asked about their favorite movie, someone might say, 'I prefer to talk about the weather.'

• During a job interview, when asked about their strengths, someone might say, 'Let's discuss my previous job instead.'

• During a work meeting, when asked about their personal life, someone might say, 'Let's focus on the project updates instead.'

Why is it important to understand these terms in legal and social contexts?

• It is important to understand these terms to navigate legal systems effectively and engage meaningfully in social contexts.

• Legal terms are only important for court cases.

• These terms are irrelevant in social discussions.

• Understanding these terms is only necessary for lawyers.