Mastering SAT Vocabulary

In the context of the sentence, 'The artist's work was a profound reflection of her inner turmoil,' what does 'profound' mean?

• unrelated to emotions

• deeply meaningful or significant

• superficially attractive

• shallow or trivial

Which word is a synonym for 'arduous'?

• easy

• simple

• difficult

• uncomplicated

In the sentence, 'The scientist's findings were met with skepticism,' what does 'skepticism' imply?

• Enthusiastic support for the findings.

• Doubt or disbelief regarding the validity of the findings.

• Complete acceptance of the findings.

• Indifference towards the findings.

What is a synonym for 'meticulous'?

• careful

• careless

• sloppy

• hasty

In the phrase, 'The novel's intricate plot kept readers engaged,' what does 'intricate' suggest?

• The plot is complex and detailed.

• The plot is predictable and easy to follow.

• The plot is boring and uninteresting.

• The plot is straightforward and simple.

Which word is synonymous with 'ubiquitous'?

• omnipresent

• rare

• sparse

• occasional

In the context of 'His demeanor was aloof and distant,' what does 'aloof' mean?

• Warm and inviting

• Emotionally expressive

• Emotionally detached or distant.

• Friendly and approachable

What is a synonym for 'benevolent'?

• charitable

• selfish

• malevolent

• indifferent

In the sentence, 'The committee reached a consensus after much debate,' what does 'consensus' refer to?

• A disagreement among members.

• A general agreement or collective decision.

• A formal vote on a proposal.

• An individual opinion expressed by a member.

Which word is a synonym for 'candid'?

• reserved

• deceitful

• honest

• indifferent