WorksheetsSAT Vocabulary - 20 Words
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The film’s tragic ending put us all in a ___ mood.
a)
deft
b)
assuage
c)
dearth
d)
melancholy
2.
The sound of the car horn __ our curiosity until we saw our neighbor had accidentally pressed it while backing out of his driveway.
a)
pillaged
b)
embellished
c)
piqued
d)
defamed
3.
The Wild Animal Safari has a wonderful ____ of emu, buffalo, giraffes, and other wild animals roaming free and on display in a park-like setting.
a)
coup
b)
menagerie
c)
countenance
d)
astute
4.
Since there is a ___ of ice cream shops in this area, now is the perfect time to open up shop.
a)
dearth
b)
pique
c)
deft
d)
citadel
5.
The book is based on the true story of a seventeenth century ___ ruler who brutally killed anyone who disagreed with him.
a)
melancholy
b)
draconian
c)
deft
d)
elfin
6.
___ and perceptive, the chess player seemed to always know what move his opponent would make next.
a)
melancholy
b)
astute
c)
dauntless
d)
draconian
7.
Since your great plan ends with me going to prison, I do not feel it is a ___ plan!
a)
laudable
b)
lax
c)
citadel
d)
coup
8.
If you want to make your shoes look new, you can always __ them with some bows or buckles.
a)
pique
b)
countenance
c)
dormant
d)
embellish
9.
Because of a __experience I had on a roller coaster when I was a teenager, I no longer visit amusement parks.
a)
laudable
b)
melancholy
c)
harrowing
d)
assuage
10.
Guards hid the royal family in a secret room in the __ during the invasion.
a)
coup
b)
citadel
c)
pillage
d)
menagerie
11.
During the riot, many citizens were arrested as they tried to break into local stores and __ expensive goods.
a)
embellish
b)
coup
c)
pillage
d)
defame
12.
The ___ security at the event allowed people to just slip in and out unnoticed.
a)
lax
b)
deft
c)
harrowing
d)
astute
13.
Although Harry made the apology, it was obvious from his ___ that his words were insincere.
a)
countenance
b)
draconian
c)
dearth
d)
assuage
14.
Roger has a bit of a vicious streak in him, and it’s nothing for him to ___ even his best friend if there’s anything in it for him.
a)
coup
b)
assuage
c)
draconian
d)
defame
15.
There is a fine line between ___ and reckless, with the latter being a matter of foolishness and the prior one of bravery.
a)
dauntless
b)
harrowing
c)
laudable
d)
deft
16.
Bats enjoy the nightlife and are typically ___ during the day hours.
a)
deft
b)
menagerie
c)
dormant
d)
harrowing
17.
Warm soup does very little to ___ my sore throat.
a)
defame
b)
assuage
c)
pique
d)
embellish
18.
The __ musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time.
a)
lax
b)
deft
c)
melancholy
d)
embellished
19.
Since our team is usually eliminated early in the competition, we considered it a major ___ when we won the championship.
a)
dearth
b)
embellishment
c)
laudable
d)
coup
20.
Due to her ___ frame, many soccer players were afraid that their teammate would get injured easily if their opponent ran into her.
a)
astute
b)
dauntless
c)
elfin
d)
dearth
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