Magnet SAT Voc One Practice

During a science experiment, James noticed that the results were not what he expected. His teacher explained that this was an "Aberration". What does the word "Aberration" mean?

• Intense fear of heights

• Deviation from the norm

• Selfless giving

• Official pardon

Which word means "award; honor"?

• Accolade

• Acumen

• Amnesty

• Antipathy

While hiking with her friends, Anika realized she couldn't continue climbing the steep mountain because of her acrophobia. What is this ?

• intense fear of heights

• fear of mountains

• fear of flying

• intense fear of open spaces

What does "Acumen" refer to?

• Charm worn around the neck

• Sharp insight; keenness of mind

• Comparison of one thing to another

• Extreme pain of body or mind

When Maya started her new job, she noticed that one of her colleagues often exaggerated his achievements and put on a fake persona to impress the boss. What word describes this kind of behavior?

• Altruism

• Affectation

• Antithesis

• Apathy

What is an "Amulet"?

• Official pardon

• Charm worn around the neck

• Short version of a humorous incident

• Intense fear of heights

What does "Altruism" mean?

• Selfless giving; generosity

• Deviation from the norm

• Intense fear of heights

• Fake behavior

What is the definition of "Amnesty"?

• Official pardon for those who have broken the law

• Intense fear of heights

• Sharp insight

• Fake behavior

During a class discussion, Arjun explained that using an "Analogy" is like comparing the structure of a cell to a factory. What does "Analogy" mean?

• Comparison of one thing to another

• List to go through

• Extreme pain of body or mind

• Lack of feeling and interest

What is an "Anecdote"?

• Intense fear of heights

• Short version of a humorous incident

• Official pardon

• Charm worn around the neck