SAT Vocab. I - O

Determine the meaning of the word "implicit" as it is used in the following sentence: "The author's argument was implicit, requiring the reader to infer the underlying message."

• Explicit

• Implied

• Stated

• Clear

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following words is the BEST synonym for "implicit"?

• Tacit

• Inherent

• Implied

• Understood

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following is the BEST synonym for "impose" in the context of imposing a tax?

• Levy

• Suggest

• Recommend

• Negotiate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Analyze how the author uses the term "impose" in the context of the following sentence: "The new regulations were imposed without considering the impact on small businesses."

• Suggest

• Enforce

• Recommend

• Ignore

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What is the connotative meaning of "indifference" in the sentence: "Her indifference to the outcome of the election was surprising given her usual political engagement."

• Interest

• Apathy

• Enthusiasm

• Concern

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following BEST defines "indifference"?

• A state of active opposition

• A state of being moderately interested

• A state of having no particular interest or concern; apathy

• A state of intense emotional involvement

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "inevitable"?

• Possible

• Avoidable

• Destined

• Probable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Evaluate the use of the word "inevitable" in the following sentence: "Given the circumstances, the failure of the project seemed inevitable."

• Avoidable

• Uncertain

• Unavoidable

• Optional

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of "invoke" as used in the sentence: "The lawyer decided to invoke the right to remain silent for his client."

• Renounce

• Call upon

• Disregard

• Forget

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "invoke":

• The comedian invoked laughter from the audience with his silly jokes.

• The defendant invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

• The storm invoked widespread panic among the coastal residents.

• The memory of her grandmother invoked tears in her eyes.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4