Beowulf SAT Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a connected series of military operations forming a distinct phase of a war.

• Campaign

• Battle

• Skirmish

• Operation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Fill in the blank: To _______ is to be prosperous; increase in wealth, honor, comfort, happiness, or whatever is desirable.

• Flourish

• Diminish

• Stagnate

• Decline

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Fill in the blank: Being _______ is marked by wisdom or judiciousness.

• Prudent

• Foolish

• Careless

• Reckless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blank: To _______ is to regard with reverence or profound respect and affection.

• Revere

• Ignore

• Despise

• Neglect

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: To _______ is to break one’s word; go back on a promise.

• renege

• fulfill

• commit

• adhere

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Fill in the blank: Something _______ is evil in nature or influence or effect.

• malignant

• benevolent

• neutral

• harmless

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Fill in the blank: An _______ is a state of pain, distress, or grief.

• affliction

• joy

• celebration

• comfort

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: _______ is devotion or loyalty especially to a person, group, or cause entitled to obedience or service and respect.

• Allegiance

• Indifference

• Apathy

• Disloyalty

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: Being _______ means being courageous with an undiminished resolution or boldness.

• undaunted

• timid

• fearful

• hesitant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: Something _______ is exciting fear, dread, or apprehension.

• formidable

• harmless

• joyful

• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4