SAT Vocabulary Quiz

Which word best describes something that is little known or understood?

• Insipid

• Arcane

• Nefarious

• Desultory

What does "insipid" mean?

• Evil or wicked

• Lacking flavor or interest

• Scattered or disconnected

• Highly praised

"Nefarious" actions are best described as:

• Random and unplanned

• Extremely wicked

• Easily understood

• Highly respected

Which word means lacking a plan or purpose; occurring randomly or disconnectedly?

• Stipulated

• Desultory

• Exculpated

• Venerated

To be "disparaged" means to be:

• Highly praised

• Regarded as holy

• Regarded as having little worth

• Officially forbidden

"Stipulated" means:

• To clear from alleged fault or guilt

• Required as part of an agreement

• To criticize harshly

• To approve or authorize

What does "proscribed" mean?

• To be made widely known

• To be officially condemned or forbidden

• To be overly flattering

• To be pleasing to the eye

"Exculpated" means:

• Cleared of blame

• Praised highly

• Hidden away

• Lacking importance

To be "maligned" means to be:

• Highly respected

• Spoken about in a critical manner

• Officially approved

• Easily influenced

What does "venerated" mean?

• Greatly respected

• Lacking interest

• Officially forbidden

• Scattered and unplanned