Vocabulary SAT3-5

In a heated debate, one speaker accused the other of trying to maintain cultural dominance over the minority groups. Which word best describes this situation?

• Insidious

• Hegemony

• Emollient

• Eclectic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A chef is known for his love of food and often indulges in large, extravagant meals. Which word best describes this chef?

• Gourmand

• Garrulous

• Hapless

• Ebullient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

During a trial, the defendant was accused of stealing funds from the company. What is the term for this crime?

• Embezzlement

• Insurgent

• Injunction

• Maelstrom

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

A person who is excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters, can be described as:

• Fractious

• Garrulous

• Grandiloquent

• Maudlin

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A new law was passed to prevent a company from continuing harmful practices. What is this legal order called?

• Fetter

• Injunction

• Interlocutor

• Litigant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A person who is overly sentimental and tearful, especially after drinking, can be described as:

• Maudlin

• Ebullient

• Insidious

• Hapless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A person who uses complex and pompous language to impress others is often described as:

• Grandiloquent

• Eclectic

• Diaphanous

• Egregious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

A person who is unlucky and often finds themselves in unfortunate situations can be described as:

• Hapless

• Insurgent

• Ebullient

• Fetter

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A person who is cheerful and full of energy, especially in social situations, can be described as:

• Ebullient

• Insidious

• Emollient

• Fractious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A person who is rebellious and rises against authority can be described as:

• Insurgent

• Interlocutor

• Illusion

• Forbearance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C