SAT Vocab 5 (Comp)

What is the meaning of the word 'acclaim'?

• Criticism

• Praise or approval

• Indifference

• Silence

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

The word 'precursor' refers to:

• A follower

• A predecessor

• An unrelated event

• A consequence

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Define the term 'vindication'.

• Justification or proof to clear suspicion

• A type of legal punishment

• An expression of sympathy

• A form of artistic expression

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What is the meaning of 'vestige'?

• A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

• A type of clothing

• A large building

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does 'denude' mean?

• To cover

• To strip

• To build

• To paint

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What is the meaning of 'obliterate'?

• To create something new

• To completely destroy

• To partially damage

• To repair

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What does it mean to 'waver'?

• To be firm and resolute

• To hesitate or be indecisive; to sway

• To move in a straight line

• To speak clearly and confidently

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Define 'provoke'.

• To calm someone down

• To incite or stimulate someone to action; to enrage

• To ignore someone

• To praise someone

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

What is the meaning of 'whimsical'?

• Marked by sudden change or desire

• Serious and thoughtful

• Boring and dull

• Strict and rigid

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does 'vociferous' mean?

• Loud and noisy

• Silent and calm

• Indifferent

• Joyful

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6