SAT Vocab. P-R

Which of the following sentences uses "pervasive" in a context related to technology?

• The pervasive influence of smartphones is evident in modern society.

• The pervasive student forgot his homework at home.

• She was pervasive in her decision to study abroad.

• The pervasive book was left on the shelf.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

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

• The pervasive smell of fresh bread filled the bakery, making it impossible to ignore.

• The pervasive student forgot his homework at home.

• She was pervasive in her decision to study abroad.

• The pervasive book was left on the shelf.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

What is the best antonym for "prominent" when describing a feature of a landscape?

• Noticeable

• Obscure

• Striking

• Bold

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

Choose the sentence where "prominent" is used correctly.

• The prominent student was always late to class.

• The prominent mountain could be seen from miles away.

• She was prominent in her refusal to eat vegetables.

• The prominent book was hidden under the bed.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

What is the best synonym for "prevalence" in the context of a disease?

• Rarity

• Frequency

• Absence

• Novelty

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term "prevalence"?

• The sudden outbreak of flu caused a high incidence of illness in the office.

• The doctor recommended a new treatment due to the prevalence of side effects from the old medication.

• The study examined the prevalence of heart disease among adults over the age of 50.

• Despite the low prevalence of the disease, researchers continued to investigate its causes.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

Which of the following actions is most likely to "provoke" a reaction?

• Whispering a secret

• Ignoring a question

• Shouting in a quiet room

• Reading a book silently

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

Which of the following words is the closest synonym for "provoke"?

• Pacify

• Instigate

• Ignore

• Soothe

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

In which situation would someone "reciprocate"?

• Ignoring a gift

• Returning a favor

• Refusing an invitation

• Forgetting a promise

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

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

• The company decided to reciprocate its employees' hard work by reducing their hours.

• Although she loved him deeply, she chose not to reciprocate his romantic feelings.

• The athlete trained rigorously to reciprocate the coach's belief in her abilities.

• To reciprocate the delicious meal, the guests offered to wash the dishes.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6