SAT Vocabulary Week 4

Which of the following best describes a "cordial" greeting?

• Full of hugs and excessive emotion

• Cold and formal

• Perfectly pleasant without excessive emotion

• Indifferent and uninterested

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following is an example of a "cordial" action?

• Ignoring someone

• Greeting someone with a smile

• Yelling at someone

• Avoiding eye contact

What is the meaning of the word "sanguine"?

• Cheerfully confident; optimistic

• Sad and pessimistic

• Angry and frustrated

• Indifferent and neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Anxious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

In the context of the word "sanguine," what does it mean to be optimistic?

• Expecting the best

• Expecting the worst

• Expecting nothing

• Expecting average results

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following situations would a sanguine person likely feel confident about?

• A challenging exam

• A natural disaster

• A failed project

• A canceled event

What is an example of a diplomatic action?

• Shouting at both parties

• Negotiating a peaceful solution

• Walking away from the conflict

• Taking sides in an argument

What historical reference is made in relation to the term "heterogeneous"?

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• Ellis Island

• The Gold Rush

How might you feel if something is irksome?

• Happy

• Annoyed

• Thrilled

• Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

In what context is the word "abrogate" most often used?

• Culinary

• Legal or political

• Medical

• Artistic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4