600 SAT

The rebel leaders tried to foment rebellion by spreading propaganda that fueled public anger. In the context of the passage, what does the word "foment" most nearly mean?

• Encourage

• Suppress

• Ignore

• Resolve

Her heart began to palpitate as she stood before the audience, nervous about her upcoming speech. In the context of the passage, what does the word "palpitate" most nearly mean?

• Calm down

• Beat rapidly

• top completely

• Heal

He was an avid reader, spending hours each day immersed in books of various genres.

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In the context of the passage, what does the word "avid" most nearly mean?

• Enthusiastic

• Uninterested

• Lazy

• Hesitant

The internet has become a conduit for spreading information quickly and efficiently around the world.

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In the context of the passage, what does the word "conduit" most nearly mean?

• Barrier

• Channel

• Distraction

• Obstacle

The evanescent glow of the sunset faded quickly as night fell.

Question:

In the context of the passage, what does the word "evanescent" most nearly mean?

• Everlasting

• Fleeting

• Blinding

• Gradual

She gave a wistful sigh as she looked through old photographs of her childhood home.

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In the context of the passage, what does the word "wistful" most nearly mean?

• Regretful

• Cheerful

• Angry

• Confused

The prestige of winning the award brought him new opportunities and recognition in his field.

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In the context of the passage, what does the word "prestige" most nearly mean?

• Scandal

• Fame

• Failure

• Disgrace

She managed to wangle an extra vacation day by convincing her boss that she had urgent family matters.

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In the context of the passage, what does the word "wangle" most nearly mean?

• Lose

• Deny

• Manipulate

• Refuse

His speech was full of clichés like "time heals all wounds," which made it sound unoriginal.

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In the context of the passage, what does the word "cliché" most nearly mean?

• Unique idea

• Overused expression

• Detailed explanation

• Secret message

The audience’s derision made it clear that they didn’t appreciate the comedian’s performance.

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In the context of the passage, what does the word "derision" most nearly mean?

• Admiration

• Laughter

• Ridicule

• Curiosity