SAT Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "abase" mean?

• To aid, help, encourage

• To reduce, lessen

• To humiliate, degrade

• To kidnap, take by force

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "aberration" refer to?

• To humiliate, degrade

• To give up a position

• Something that differs from the norm

• To reduce, lessen

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means "to give up a position"?

• Abase

• Abdicate

• Abet

• Abduct

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Elijah wanted to help his friend Aria with her science project. Which word means "to aid, help, encourage"?

• Abduct

• Abet

• Abase

• Abdicate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is an example of "abduct" given in the text?

• A king abdicating his throne

• A fairy princess being taken from her home

• The Boston Red Sox winning the World Series

• A spy succeeding with help

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

David was asked to abridge a lengthy report for his class project. What does "abridge" mean in this context?

• To lengthen

• To cut down

• To complicate

• To expand

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During the annual school talent show, Aria received a lot of "acclaim" for her outstanding singing performance. What does "acclaim" mean in this context?

• Criticism

• High praise

• Indifference

• Silence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a team meeting, the manager proposed a new project plan. What does it mean if Michael decided to "acquiesce" to the plan?

• Protest

• Agree without protesting

• Disagree

• Argue

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "adverse"?

• Related to beauty

• Antagonistic, unfavorable

• Rich, wealthy

• To stick to something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Emma and Nora have a strong affinity for each other, which means they have:

• An insult

• A feeling of closeness

• To argue in favor

• To be skillful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4