SAT VOCAB 5

What is the best definition of the word mandatory?

• Concerned with beauty or artistic impact

• Existing as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute

• To dissuade or make less hopeful

• Required by law or rules; compulsory

What is the best definition of the word manifesto?

• To put into effect or carry out

• Able to be likened to another; similar

• A device that increases speed

• A public declaration of intentions, motives, or views

What is the best definition of the phrase mastery over?

• Complete control or superior skill in something

• Circumstances affecting how something exists or works

• To improve or increase the quality or value of something

• To lose strength or suffer hardship over time

What is the best definition of the word melancholy?

• To recognize differences and make distinctions

• A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow

• Providing an advantage; favorable

• In agreement with or matching

What is the best definition of the word melodic?

• To communicate thoughts or feelings

• To reduce or relieve pain or hardship

• Arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating

• Having a pleasing melody or sound

What is the best definition of the word methodology?

• A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity

• The formal beginning or introduction of something

• To argue or struggle in opposition

• Standards or rules by which something is judged

What is the best definition of the word mimic?

• About to happen very soon

• The act of gaining possession

• To reach a final or climactic point

• To imitate someone or something

What is the best definition of the word mirth?

• Makes something clear or easy to understand

• Great joy, amusement, or laughter

• To strengthen or build up

• To collect and organize information

What is the best definition of the word misrepresent?

• Not having enough of something essential

• Comfort received after a loss or disappointment

• To give a false or misleading account of

• Essentially different or distinct in kind

What is the best definition of the word moderation?

• To make worse or more severe

• Mental calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation

• Harmless or gentle

• The avoidance of excess or extremes