SAT/ACT Vocab List 5 Part 2 (Period 1)

What is the best definition of the word "loquacious" in the context of describing a person's behavior?

• Quiet and reserved

• Talkative and chatty

• Sad and gloomy

• Transformative and changing

Which of the following words is a synonym for "lugubrious"?

• Cheerful

• Mournful

• Energetic

• Talkative

Identify the antonym of "noxious."

• Harmful

• Beneficial

• Toxic

• Dangerous

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "nihilism"?

• Her belief in nihilism led her to appreciate the beauty of life.

• Nihilism is a form of nanotechnology used in medicine.

• The loquacious speaker discussed the benefits of nihilism.

• His nihilism was evident in his rejection of all religious and moral principles.

What is the primary function of "nomenclature" in scientific disciplines?

• To notarize important documents

• To provide a systematic naming of organisms and compounds

• To describe the process of metamorphosis

• To express lugubrious emotions

Which of the following best describes a "nonsectarian" organization?

• An organization that is affiliated with a specific religious group

• An organization that is independent of any religious or political affiliation

• An organization that focuses on nanotechnology

• An organization known for its loquacious members

Which scenario best demonstrates nihilism?

• A person refuses to participate in religious ceremonies because they don't belong to any faith.

• A group destroys historical monuments, believing in the rejection of all values.

• A scientist develops safer alternatives to noxious materials.

• A monarch decrees that their kingdom is now a democracy.

The land was divided into equal __________ among the heirs.

• Nanotechnology

• Moieties

• Nomenclatures

• Nonsectarians