sat vocab 2

What does it mean to foster someone?

• To ignore someone's needs and well-being.

• To provide care and support for someone's growth and development.

• To criticize someone's efforts and achievements.

• To provide financial support without emotional involvement.

How would you describe a pragmatic approach?

• A pragmatic approach focuses exclusively on long-term planning without immediate results.

• A pragmatic approach is solely based on theoretical ideals.

• A pragmatic approach is practical and results-oriented, prioritizing effective solutions over theoretical ideals.

• A pragmatic approach ignores practical solutions in favor of abstract concepts.

What does it mean to revere someone or something?

• To regard with deep respect or admiration.

• To ignore someone completely.

• To feel indifferent towards something.

• To criticize someone harshly.

Can you provide an example of an anecdote?

• When I was five, I tried to impress my friends by climbing a tree, but I got stuck and had to be rescued by my dad, which made everyone laugh.

• Last summer, I traveled to Europe and visited several countries.

• I once saw a dog chase a squirrel in the park.

• My favorite color is blue.

What does it mean to disparage someone?

• To ignore someone completely without any comment.

• To praise someone highly and show admiration.

• To offer constructive criticism to help someone improve.

• To speak negatively about someone, belittling or demeaning them.

What characteristics define something as exemplary?

• Mediocre quality

• Outstanding quality, high standards, positive influence, and serving as a model.

• Lack of standards

• Negative impact

How can one substantiate a claim?

• Make a statement without any evidence.

• Rely solely on anecdotal experiences to validate the claim.

• Gather evidence and provide logical reasoning to support the claim.

• Ignore opposing viewpoints and focus on personal beliefs.

What is the meaning of trivial in a discussion?

• Trivial means of little importance or significance.

• Trivial means highly significant or important.

• Trivial indicates a serious and weighty matter.

• Trivial refers to complex and intricate topics.

How would you depict a scene in a story?

• Describe the characters' backstories in detail.

• Summarize the plot without any descriptive elements.

• Focus solely on the dialogue between characters.

• Use sensory details to create vivid imagery and convey the mood.

What does it mean to be indifferent to a situation?

• It means being aware and concerned about the situation.

• It means actively engaging and taking action in a situation.

• It means having no strong feelings or concern about a situation.

• It means having a strong emotional reaction to a situation.