SAT Vocabulary Week 8

What part of speech is the word "insidious"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the tone of something described as insidious?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following is a synonym for "quirk"?

• Routine

• Peculiarity

• Flaw

• Habit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

How might a "quirky" person be perceived by others?

• Boring and dull

• Interesting and charming

• Serious and focused

• Common and predictable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the effect of something "potent"?

• Minimal and negligible

• Strong and significant

• Weak and unnoticeable

• Mild and moderate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of something innovative?

• New

• Original

• Traditional

• Experimental

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How would you describe a company that is known for being innovative?

• It rarely changes its products

• It frequently introduces new and original products

• It avoids taking risks

• It relies on outdated technology

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What might you do if you feel something isn't worthy of your consideration?

• Disdain it

• Admire it

• Celebrate it

• Ignore it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What feeling is often associated with conceding?

• Happiness

• Indifference

• Unwillingness

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In what context might you use the word "benevolent"?

• Describing a storm

• Describing a kind person

• Describing a machine

• Describing a difficult task

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4