SAT word list 2

What does the word "reprove" mean?

• To praise

• To scold

• To ignore

• To celebrate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "pessimism"?

• Optimism

• Happiness

• Gloominess

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "hasty; not thorough"?

• Cursory

• Detailed

• Comprehensive

• Exhaustive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "profligate" mean?

• Thrifty

• Economical

• Extremely wasteful

• Careful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Who is a "miser"?

• Someone who spends freely

• Someone who hoards money

• Someone who donates generously

• Someone who invests wisely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does "jocular" mean?

• Serious

• Sad

• Joking

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "fracas"?

• A peaceful meeting

• A quiet discussion

• super noisy

• A silent protest

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "caricature" refer to?

• A realistic portrait

• A satiric portrait

• A landscape painting

• A still life

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "corroborate" mean?

• To deny

• To confirm

• To question

• To refute

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "precarious" mean?

• Stable

• Secure

• Dangerous

• Safe

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4