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Monster SAT Vocabulary Review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does nostalgic mean?
The nostalgic commercial made me remember the first time my parents bought me a dollhouse.
a)
having to do with hearing
b)
blessing
c)
regret for something that is gone
d)
extremely disorderly
2.
What does askew mean?
I’ve tried straightening out the poster three times, but it still looks askew.
a)
crooked, tilted
b)
baffled
c)
repellant
d)
dignified
3.
What does bliss mean?
Relaxing on the porch of our private villa was sheer bliss.
a)
see-through
b)
happiness; enjoyment
c)
torture
d)
drama
4.
What does instigate mean?
There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs.
a)
to cut with an ax 
b)
to make musical sounds
c)
to incite, urge, agitate 
5.
A solution is needed to ameliorate the negative impact of these problems.
a)
to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming
b)
to pacify, to bring peace, quiet, or calm to; to relieve
c)
put an end to
d)
to help settle differences
6.
The frazzled mom tried to appease her whining children by buying them ice cream.
a)
to make something unpleasant less severe
b)
to help settle differences
c)
put an end to
d)
to pacify, to bring peace, quiet, or calm to; to relieve
7.
I did what little I could to assuage my guilt by helping clean up the mess.
a)
to restore calm, bring peace
b)
to help settle differences
c)
to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming
d)
to make something unpleasant less severe
8.
 The mayor, anxious to conciliate public opinion, appointed the young activist to the city council.
a)
to put an end to
b)
to calm or soothe
c)
to reconcile, to pacify, to renew a friendship
d)
to make something unpleasant less severe
9.
Sam tried to mediate the argument between Sarah and Maria, but neither would budge.
a)
to calm or soothe
b)
to put an end to
c)
to help settle differences
d)
to satisfy or calm down 
10.
The politician acted quickly to mitigate the damage from her opponent's attack on her character.
a)
to make or become less severe; to lessen pain or damage
b)
to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming
c)
to pacify, to bring peace, quiet, or calm to; to relieve
d)
to restore calm, bring peace
11.
If John Smith wants to win the election, he will have to mollify the voters he angered during last week’s debate.
a)
to calm or soothe
b)
to put an end to
c)
to make or become less severe; to lessen pain or damage
d)
to make something unpleasant less severe
12.
Nothing could pacify the anger she felt after being ignored by her friends.
a)
to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming
b)
to make something unpleasant less severe
c)
to restore calm, bring peace
d)
to help settle differences
13.
Not even placated by the promise of a free meal, the angry patron stormed out of the cafe.
a)
to satisfy or calm down (an angry or dissatisfied person)
b)
to make something unpleasant less severe
c)
to help settle differences
d)
to restore calm, bring peace
14.
The king sent a huge army to quell the rebellion in the southern provinces.
a)
to reconcile, to pacify, to renew a friendship
b)
to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming
c)
to make or become less severe; to lessen pain or damage
d)
to put an end to
15.
When a speaker asks a rhetorical question, he/she is asking...
a)
for effect and not really wanting an answer.
b)
a deep, introspective question.
c)
a yes or no question
d)
a question for the audience to respond to
16.
You have to be careful not to get verbose when you write or speak, or your audience will lose interest.
a)
boring
b)
preachy
c)
wordy or long-winded
d)
persuasive or agrumentative
17.
Being a voluble person is a necessary skill for a politician because it means you are/can....
a)
excitable
b)
proud and self-absorbed
c)
approachable
d)
talk with a great deal of ease
18.
The basketball team blamed their loss on getting a little too arrogant about their chances before the game, which means they were...
a)
proud; haughty
b)
humble
c)
ready; prepared
d)
pessimistic 
19.
No one wants to be around a braggart because all they talk about is...
a)
classic literature
b)
how terrible the weather is
c)
school
d)
how great they are
20.
Don't get complacent about your life--it can change in an instant!
a)
unhappy
b)
self-satisfied
c)
irrational
d)
verbose
21.
Avoid at all cost being a contemptuous person. Be proud of  yourself, because contemptuous people are...
a)
dangerous
b)
unstable
c)
lacking respect
d)
excitable
22.
Eaten up with years of bitterness, Ebeneezer Scrooge had turned into a disdainful old man, which meant he was.... 
a)
self-satisfied; smug
b)
talking with a great deal of ease
c)
one who boasts a great deal
d)
full of bitter scorn and pride
23.
Will people in the future look back and wonder if we were egotistical maniacs, with our selfies and social media?
a)
lacking respect; scornful
b)
self-satisfied; smug
c)
Excessively self-absorbed; very conceited
d)
using too many words; wordy; long winded
24.
It's one thing to be proud of yourself, but being haughty takes it to a different level because it means...
a)
talking with a great deal of ease;
b)
Excessively self-absorbed; very conceited
c)
having great pride in oneself and dislike for others
d)
one who boasts a great deal
25.

In an effort to debilitate her attacker, she delivered a quick kick to the groin.

a)

Charm

b)

To be weak or hindered

c)

Kill

d)

Kidnap

26.

Bobby landed on the floor when the decrepit chair she was sitting in fell apart.

a)

Directors

b)

New

c)

To no longer be of use due to neglect or age

d)

Ugly

27.

As the supply of food ran out, the students became desperate.

a)

Hilarious

b)

Loud

c)

Weak & tired

d)

Hopeless & willing to take risks

28.

He devoured everything in his sight.

a)

Eat or consume quickly

b)

Eschewed

c)

Mocked

d)

Wanted

29.

Kate found herself in a dilemma when her two best friends were fighting.

a)

Making a difficult choice

b)

Place of power

c)

Sad situation

d)

Fist fight

30.

Renaldo was trying to discern what was happening his dreams.

a)

Stop

b)

Find humor in

c)

Recognize, identify something

d)

Become a part of

31.

We don garment after garment

a)

Throw away

b)

Steal

c)

Sewed

d)

Put on

32.

She plays a dowdy old woman in the film.

a)

Hilarious

b)

Energetic

c)

Grouchy

d)

Unfashionable

33.

She walked through the drab city with its grey buildings like a flower floating in the air

a)

Dangerous

b)

Not bright in color, plain

c)

Exciting

d)

Big

34.

The flames rapidly engulfed the building.

a)

Swallow up completely

b)

Rebuilt

c)

Burned

d)

Knocked down

35.

When the mayflies arrive, it is impossible to eradicate them. we just have to wait.

a)

Avoid

b)

Enjoy

c)

Appreciate

d)

Get rid of, destroy completely

36.

The exquisite geisha practically floated down the steps.

a)

Weird

b)

Delicately beautiful

c)

Magical

d)

Birdlike

37.

"Oh," John said, "your heartbeat seemed so faint."

a)

Loud

b)

Barely able to hear, see, or smell

c)

Fast

d)

Rhythmic

38.

We heard her feeble cries.

a)

Screeching

b)

Loud

c)

Weak from age or illness

d)

Strong

39.

It was a fortuitous event that led to their meeting two years ago.

a)

Happening by chance, accidental

b)

Catastrophic

c)

Tragic

d)

Happy

40.

It was a fortuitous event that led to their meeting two years ago.

a)

Happening by chance, accidental

b)

Catastrophic

c)

Tragic

d)

Happy

41.

I turned and glowered at Cindy as she put her arm around John

a)

Smiled

b)

Laughed

c)

Angry stare

d)

Punched

42.

He put pressure on his leg with a grimace.

a)

Smile

b)

Great deal of strength

c)

Light touch

d)

Ugly facial expression due to pain or disapproval

43.

After the incident, he didn't want anyone to see his grisly face.

a)

Handsome

b)

Causing horror or repulsion

c)

Pale

d)

Angry

44.

After he told the joke, he was glad to get a guffaw from the audience.

a)

Tip

b)

Job offer

c)

Loud laugh

d)

Giggle

45.

After he told the joke, he was glad to get a guffaw from the audience.

a)

Tip

b)

Job offer

c)

Loud laugh

d)

Giggle

46.

The shelter offers haven from abusive spouses.

a)

Place of safety, refuge & sanctuary

b)

Hiding place

c)

Meeting place

d)

A place you go after you die (if you're good)

47.

They were heedless of their own safety.

a)

Worried about

b)

Does not pay attention to advice, is reckless

c)

Amused by

d)

Confident of

48.

It was a humongous computation, only the women of NASA could do it.

a)

Extremely large

b)

Simple

c)

Impossible

d)

Tiny

49.

Cassie convinced her friend to impersonate her mother's voice and call her teacher.

a)

Change

b)

Blah

c)

Blah Blah

d)

Someone who pretends to be someone else for entertainment, deception

50.

Mulan tried to go incognito but eventually Li Shang found out.

a)

Quickly

b)

Traveling with false clothes, name to hide identity

c)

Quietly

d)

In the dark of night

51.

Unlike some teachers, Mrs. Pieniazek really enjoys inquisitive students.

a)

Funny

b)

Mischievous

c)

Curious

d)

Smart

52.
Dinner was a disaster. The butternut squash soup was insipid, and the chicken that followed wasn't much better.
a)
lacking flavor or taste; unexciting
b)
full of flavor; exciting
c)
commonplace; ordinary
d)
to lessen fear; to calm; to relieve pain
53.
Life can seem boring and mundane sometimes, but you have to look around and see what makes it special.
a)
full of life; exciting
b)
hopeful
c)
tiresome; unhappy
d)
commonplace; ordinary
54.
The self-help book was full of meaningless platitudes on how to make yourself happy and successful. 
a)
an obvious remark uttered as if it were original
b)
lacking flavor or taste; unexciting
c)
to lessen fear; to calm; to relieve pain
d)
to make more bearable
55.
Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place.
a)
aesthically pleasing; cute
b)
dull; commonplace
c)
small
d)
self-containted
56.
At family events, I tend to avoid trite conversations because they're usually about the weather or how school is going.
a)
unusual; interesting
b)
unoriginal and stale due to overuse
c)
engaging
d)
an obvious remark uttered as if it were original
57.
The vapid lecture seemed to go on for days! I though it would never stop.
a)
lacking freshness and zest; flat; stale
b)
ongoing; continuing
c)
unoriginal
d)
tiring; exhausting
58.
The roaring from the other room did nothing to allay Jordan's fears that the dinosaur was about to break through and find him.
a)
boring; dull
b)
excite; make aware
c)
exacerbate; heighten
d)
to lessen fear; to calm; to relieve pain
59.
The paramedics did everything they could to alleviate the car wreck victim's pain on the way to the hospital.
a)
to make more bearable
b)
to heighten
c)
to exacerbate
d)
to put to sleep
60.
After all of the excitement and buildup for the concert, the performance itself was pretty lackluster. 
a)
unnecessary; unrequired
b)
over the top
c)
boring; dull
d)
unusual
61.
If a region is arid, it is:
a)
flooded
b)
without moisture, extremely dry
c)
Angel
d)
burial mounds
62.
If you are an ostentatious person, you like to flaunt your 
a)
grades
b)
intelligence
c)
wealth
d)
chia pet
63.
If you are a mundane person, you are 
a)
happy
b)
sad
c)
a lover of animals
d)
ordinary; common
64.
An amicable person is one who is 
a)
agreeable
b)
out-of-date
c)
tiring
d)
improve
65.
Please never discredit anyone, especially family members or a close friend.
a)
irritation, frustration
b)
dishonor, disgrace
c)
unable to work together
d)
secret, stealthy

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