SAT/ACT Vocab List 8 Part 2

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

• Tenuous

• Persistent

• Vacuous

• Unctuous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that is an antonym of "vacuous."

• Intelligent

• Empty

• Vehement

• Terse

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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 sentence that correctly uses the word "usurp."

• The chef decided to usurp the soup with more salt.

• The king feared someone would usurp his throne.

• She was usurp in her decision to leave early.

• The weather was usurp and unpredictable.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the synonym for "terse."

• Verbose

• Concise

• Elaborate

• Lengthy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence uses the word "tempestuous" correctly?

• The tempestuous sea calmed after the storm passed.

• She was tempestuous in her calculations.

• His speech was tempestuous and lacked emotion.

• The dessert was tempestuous and sweet.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an antonym for "unctuous"?

• Sincere

• Greasy

• Smooth

• Flattering

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the correct sentence using the word "wrought."

• The artist wrought a beautiful sculpture from marble.

• The wrought was too heavy to carry.

• She wrought the ingredients into a delicious meal.

• The wrought iron was soft and pliable.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Identify the word that is a synonym for "vehement."

• Mild

• Passionate

• Indifferent

• Tenuous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A