SAT Words in Context

During the town hall meeting, the mayor's speech was __________; it addressed all the community's concerns and outlined a clear plan for the future.

• confusing

• comprehensive

• irrelevant

• vague

The detective's conclusion was __________; after examining all evidence, he identified the perpetrator who had eluded them for months.

• unfounded

• inconclusive

• astute

• irrational

After years of study, the scientist's breakthrough in renewable energy technology was __________, promising a future with cleaner, more sustainable power sources.

• insignificant

• revolutionary

• expected

• temporary

In the midst of the economic downturn, the CEO's decision to invest in employee training was seen as __________, demonstrating a long-term vision for the company's growth.

• reckless

• unnecessary

• prudent

• insufficient

The novel's protagonist, a young detective, found herself in a __________ situation when she discovered that the key suspect in her investigation was her own mentor.

• comfortable

• predictable

• perilous

• delightful

During the international conference, the keynote speaker's presentation was __________, capturing the attention of every attendee with its innovative ideas and compelling evidence.

• tedious

• engrossing

• mundane

• disjointed

The new software update was supposed to enhance the user experience, but instead, it was __________, causing more problems than it solved.

• beneficial

• flawless

• counterproductive

• indispensable

Despite the initial skepticism, the merger between the two companies proved to be __________, leading to a significant increase in market share and customer satisfaction.

• disastrous

• inconsequential

• advantageous

• unstable

Despite the complexity of the topic, the professor's explanation was __________, making it accessible to all students regardless of their background in the subject.

• convoluted

• inaccessible

• lucid

• superficial

The city was under the grip of a ​ (a)   epidemic that seemed to spread unchecked, affecting even the most remote neighborhoods. The situation was dire, yet amidst the chaos, some individuals continued to make inane remarks, downplaying the severity of the situation. This raised questions about their ​ (b)   , as they seemed to lack empathy for the suffering around them. However, most citizens did ​ (c)   on the need for collective action. Communities came together, showing the strength that arises when people act together towards a common goal. The timing couldn't have been more crucial, as the need for unity was ​ (d)   and urgent in the face of the mounting crisis. Leaders emerged to ​ (e)   those who were not taking the situation seriously, emphasizing the importance of following guidelines to protect everyone from harm. Amidst this chaos, allegations arose that some were taking advantage of the clandestine circumstances to pursue their own interests.​

• rampant

• ethics

• concur

• flagrant

• admonish

• inexorable