SAT Vocab Set 9

As a student, Luis got to work with a prominent musician in the area. He capitalized on every opportunity to learn from her.

What does capitalized mean here?

• took advantage of

• ignored

• disagreed on

• mitigated

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

How might a student "circumvent" a software designed to stop them from playing games in class?

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• By attempting to gain an advantage in the game using the software.

• By finding a way around the software so they can continue playing.

• By including the software into a broader category of monitoring software.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How might a scientist "derive" a formula from experimental data?

• By choosing a perfect example of the formula.

• By finding a way around the data to avoid it.

• By using the specific source data to create a formula.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates "divergent" thinking?

• Solving a math problem using a standard formula

• Brainstorming multiple solutions to a single problem

• Following or memorizing a recipe to bake a cake

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How might "indifference" impact a team's performance with a group project?

• It could lead to increased motivation and communication.

• It could cause poor results due to a lack of interest.

• It could result in a more creative, profound project outcome.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• The painting was nuanced since it used such bright, bold colors.

• Her argument was nuanced, with many subtle points to consider.

• Their music was nuanced, with a single repetitive beat.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Around the world, diplomatic negotiations require "subtle" communication. Why is this so important?

• Subtlety helps the negotiation use lots of different sources.

• Subtlety allows for precise and delicate expression of ideas.

• Subtlety helps to make the conversation less severe or painful.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which best describes a "divergent" career development pathway?

• Following a traditional career path that is similar to others in the field

• Exploring multiple career options that change directions over time

• Sticking to one job for your entire life and avoiding big changes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Your teacher tells you that you wrote "the epitome of a well-written essay."

What does he mean?

• You wrote an essay that takes lots of different directions and attitudes.

• You wrote an essay that perfectly exemplifies clarity, coherence, and argumentation.

• You wrote an essay about a topic that you are not very interested in.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

With many of her colleagues away on vacation, Linda hoped to ​ (a)   on the relative calm around the office in order to accelerate progress on her project and get lots of work done.

• capitalize
• mitigate
• diverge
• circumvent

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E