SAT/ACT Vocab List 8 Part 2.1

What is the meaning of the word "tenacious" in the context of someone pursuing their goals?

• Easily discouraged

• Persistent and determined

• Indifferent

• Careless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "vacuous"?

• Intelligent

• Empty

• Full

• Bright

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the antonym for "vehement" from the options below.

• Passionate

• Intense

• Mild

• Fierce

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In which sentence is the word "terse" used correctly?

• The professor's lecture was terse and lasted for three hours.

• Her terse reply indicated she was in a hurry.

• The novel was terse, with over 500 pages of detailed descriptions.

• He was known for his terse speeches that went on for hours.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the word that best fits the following sentence: "The politician's __________ behavior made him seem insincere."

• Unctuous

• Tenuous

• Temperate

• Vehement

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "usurp" mean in the context of a political coup?

• To support

• To overthrow

• To negotiate

• To ignore

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following words is a synonym for "tempestuous"?

• Calm

• Stormy

• Predictable

• Gentle

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "The artist's emotions were __________ in the intricate details of the sculpture."

• Vacuous

• Wrought

• Tenuous

• Usurped

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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 "tenuous" correctly?

• The bridge was tenuous, built with strong steel beams.

• His argument was tenuous, lacking solid evidence.

• She had a tenuous grip on the rope, holding it tightly.

• The fabric was tenuous, known for its durability.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word "temper" when referring to someone's mood?

• To cool down

• To moderate

• To heat up

• To ignore

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CCSS.L.5.5C