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Sat vocabulary 3

Total questions: 119

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This word means concerned for others, unselfishly generous.
a)
altruistic
b)
anomaly
c)
ambivalent
d)
antagonist
2.
This word means formless, lacking definition.
a)
altruistic
b)
anomaly
c)
amorphous
d)
antagonist
3.
This word means ancient, extremely old, or old fashioned.
a)
antediluvian
b)
anomaly
c)
amorphous
d)
antagonist
4.
This word means irregularity, abnormality.
a)
antediluvian
b)
anomaly
c)
amorphous
d)
antagonist
5.
This word means actively expressed hostility.
a)
antagonism
b)
anomaly
c)
ambivalence
d)
ambiguous
6.
This word means unclear or doubtful in meaning.
a)
antagonism
b)
altruistic
c)
ambivalence
d)
ambiguous
7.
This word means having conflicting emotions.
a)
antediluvian
b)
altruistic
c)
ambivalence
d)
amorphous
8.
The root of this word means "before the flood." 
a)
antediluvian
b)
altruistic
c)
ambivalence
d)
amorphous
9.
Teachers have to be ___________ to spend so much time and money on their students while getting paid very little.
a)
anomalous
b)
altruistic
c)
ambivalent
d)
antagonistic
10.
The cloud floated across the sky an ____________ splash of white upon blue.
a)
amorphous
b)
altruistic
c)
ambivalence
d)
antagonism
11.
Jane felt __________ about dating because, though she loved Ted, she also was attracted to her best friend, Sam.
a)
antediluvian
b)
anomalous
c)
ambivalent
d)
altruistic
12.
The end of "The Red Convertible" is ____________ because you could read Lyman's driving the car into the river several different ways.
a)
antediluvian
b)
anomalous
c)
ambiguous
d)
altruistic
13.
Older people often have ______________ ideas about technology and prefer to use paper and pen.
a)
antediluvian
b)
anomalous
c)
ambiguous
d)
altruistic
14.
When it comes to football, Lincoln has an ___________ relationship with Jasper.
a)
altruisic
b)
anomalous
c)
amorphous
d)
antagonistic
15.
In which class will you most often see the word anomaly?
a)
biology
b)
math
c)
art
d)
history
16.

Adversity

a)

tragedy

b)

fortune

c)

serendipity

d)

luck

17.

Broach

a)

start to dive

b)

start to drown

c)

start to drop

d)

start to discuss

18.

Deference

a)

animosity

b)

respect

c)

antipathy

d)

enmity

19.

Esoteric

a)

obscure and easy to understand

b)

obscure and soft to understand

c)

obscure and difficult to understand

20.

Hoary

a)

modern

b)

aging

c)

recent

d)

new

21.

Lavish

a)

temperate

b)

reasonable

c)

extravagant

d)

modest

22.

Obtuse

a)

mentally tough

b)

mentally sharp

c)

mentally bright

d)

mentally dull

23.

TRUE OR FALSE:

Portent means - something that foreshadows a coming event : OMEN, SIGN

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

REVERENCE, VENERATE, WORSHIP, ADORE mean to honor and admire profoundly and respectfully.

a)

Tome

b)

Revere

c)

Broach

d)

Horay

25.

Tome

a)

Square Book

b)

Large Book

c)

Small Book

d)

Long Book

26.

His lie placed me in a ____ position of defending him.

a)

potent

b)

opaque

c)

precarious

d)

sagacious

27.
the quality of being quick and nimble
a)
agility
b)
assert
c)
absurd
d)
ample
28.
unclear or capable of having more than one meaning
a)
amiable
b)
ambiguous
c)
aristocratic
d)
affiliation
29.
more than sufficient; roomy
a)
anomaly
b)
ancestry
c)
apathy
d)
ample
30.
something different from the norm or what is expected
a)
analogous
b)
anomaly
c)
apathy
d)
absurd
31.
What is the best EXAMPLE of "Talisman"?
a)
a rabbit's foot
b)
a horseshoe
c)
a lucky penny
d)
all of the above
32.
What is the best definition of "Noxious"?
a)
pleasant
b)
nasty
c)
awesome
d)
favorable
33.
to move uncomfortably; to twist around, especially to express pain
a)
aspire
b)
writhe
c)
queue
d)
ravenous
34.

Deter

a)

to rate

b)

to respect

c)

to treat with contempt

d)

to prevent from acting

35.

Lucid

a)

deep

b)

deceitful

c)

clear

d)

impartial

36.
When a conversation ______________, two people are no longer discussing the topic at hand. 
a)
feigns
b)
burgeons
c)
digresses
d)
revives
37.
One might ____________ sickness in order to avoid a test. 
a)
feign
b)
demean
c)
solemn
d)
cumbersome
38.

Students who speak ______________ about their teacher never pass!

a)

disparage

b)

disparaging

c)

disparagingly

d)

disparages

39.

Material of poor quality _______________________ the clothing brand's image.

a)

debases

b)

bleaks

c)

fickles

d)

abstruses

40.
aggrandize
a)
to increase in size
b)
to make hostile or unwelcome
c)
partially open
d)
events  following some occurrence
41.
affinity
a)
to hate very much
b)
to make hostile or unwelcome
c)
to make less severe
d)
a natural attraction; similarity
42.
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
43.
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
44.
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
45.
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
46.

"A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance". Choose the correct vocabulary word to go with this statement.

a)

abstract

b)

advocate

c)

figurative

d)

animated

47.

"Marked by active interest and enthusiasm". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

ambiguous

b)

zealous

c)

indifferent

d)

facilitate

48.

"Lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of".

Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

belittle

b)

guile

c)

benign

d)

servile

49.

"Keep from happening or arising". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

retract

b)

prosaic

c)

preclude

d)

permit

50.

"Using or containing too many words". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

tangible

b)

comply

c)

verbose

d)

succinct

51.

"Without intention (especially resulting from heedless action)". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

inadvertent

b)

heed

c)

deride

d)

cautious

52.

"A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea" Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

belittle

b)

comply

c)

advocate

d)

opposition

53.

"Having more than one possible meaning". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

verbose

b)

ambiguous

c)

guile

d)

obvious

54.

"Having life or vigor or spirit". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

animated

b)

indifferent

c)

retract

d)

lethargic

55.

"Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

malignant

b)

benign

c)

heed

d)

preclude

56.

"Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

prosaic

b)

comply

c)

zealous

d)

neglect

57.

"Make easier". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

obstruct

b)

facilitate

c)

deride

d)

abstract

58.

"Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

guile

b)

indifferent

c)

advocate

d)

sincerity

59.

"Showing no care or concern in attitude or action". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

verbose

b)

servile

c)

indifferent

d)

concerned

60.

"Not challenging". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

inadvertant

b)

prosaic

c)

preclude

d)

creative

61.

"Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

ambiguous

b)

heed

c)

retract

d)

corroborate

62.

"Submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior" Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

heed

b)

tangible

c)

servile

d)

dominant

63.

"Possible to be treated as fact". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

benign

b)

tangible

c)

belittle

d)

abstract

64.

"Paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

disdain

b)

heed

c)

comply

d)

facilitate

65.

"Treat or speak of with contempt". Choose the correct vocabulary word that goes with the statement.

a)

deride

b)

admire

c)

prosaic

d)

retract

66.
Since our state's water shortage has essentially _____________ our yard, we're putting in a rock garden instead.
a)
Detached
b)
Devoid
c)
Denuded
67.
After three hours at the gym, Don was _____________ of all energy. 
a)
Detached
b)
Devoid
c)
Denuded
68.
A good manager, Ted Stays ____________ from his employees' personal drama.
a)
Detached
b)
Devoid
c)
Denuded
69.
The world had fun _____________ Britney's bad haircut.
a)
Deriding
b)
Depravity
c)
Despondent
70.
There was such _____________ in the community, we had to move away.
a)
Deriding
b)
Depravity
c)
Despondent
71.
Elizabeth was ________________ over dropping her engagement ring in the sewer.
a)
Deriding
b)
Depravity
c)
Despondent
72.
Emily's self - ________________ jokes were more sad than funny
a)
Deplores
b)
Depict
c)
Denounced
d)
Depricating
73.
After stealing from his clients, the investor was _______________ as a fraud.
a)
Deplores
b)
Depicts
c)
Denounced
d)
Deprecating
74.
Patrick _____________ reality television, but I secretly like it.
a)
Deplores
b)
Depicts
c)
Denounced
d)
Deprecating
75.
Movies often ____________ superheroes as victims of weird scientific accidents.
a)
Deplores
b)
depict
c)
Denounced
d)
Depricating
76.
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
77.
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
78.
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
79.
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 
80.
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
81.
Don't get complacent about your life--it can change in an instant!
a)
unhappy
b)
self-satisfied
c)
irrational
d)
verbose
82.
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
83.
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
84.
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
85.
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
86.

The baby became petulant around nap time.

a)

cranky

b)

loving

c)

quiet

d)

loud

87.

The student was ousted from the meeting when he didn't follow the rules.

a)

scolded

b)

reprimanded

c)

removed

d)

invited

88.

to openly express an opinion

a)

oust

b)

opine

c)

fin

d)

opal

89.

to lesson

a)

abate

b)

agate

c)

agitate

d)

aggravate

90.

possibility of something

a)

feastibility

b)

festival

c)

feasibility

d)

futility

91.

Taking out the trash was such an imposition to his gaming.

a)

unnecessary burden

b)

delight

c)

angered feeling

d)

necessity

92.

We are taught that God is omnipotent.

a)

almighty and all-powerful

b)

all-knowing

c)

all-forgiving

d)

understanding

93.

The queen signed the royal decree, with all eyes upon her.

a)

ordain

b)

official document

c)

historical document

d)

order

94.

The teacher didn't intend to galvanize her students when entering the classroom.

a)

greet

b)

strike fear

c)

startle into sudden activity

d)

startle into happiness

95.

Speaking with brevity is often the best form of speech.

a)

tone

b)

manner

c)

briefness

d)

timed

96.

People are often ambivalence about marriage.

a)

certain

b)

unwilling

c)

cheerful

d)

uncertain

97.

to trespass

a)

enbroach

b)

entrench

c)

enrich

d)

enlighten

98.

publicly shameful

a)

magnanimous

b)

glamorous

c)

ignominious

d)

enormous

99.

There was a subtle difference in her expression.

a)

nuance

b)

look

c)

nice

d)

glance

100.
to reduce or lessen
a)
abate
b)
aberration
c)
abhor
d)
abstain
101.
to give up a position
a)
abate
b)
abdicate
c)
aberration
d)
adversity
102.
to really hate
a)
abate
b)
abdicate
c)
aberration
d)
abhor
103.
to refrain from doing something
a)
adversity
b)
abstain
c)
anachronistic
d)
abdicate
104.
hardship; misfortune
a)
abhor
b)
abdicate
c)
adversity
d)
abate
105.
pertaining to beauty
a)
anachronistic
b)
aesthetic
c)
amicable
d)
adversity
106.
agreeable
a)
anachronistic
b)
aesthetic
c)
amicable
d)
abdicate
107.
out of the context of time
a)
benevolent
b)
adversity
c)
abhor
d)
anachronistic
108.
very dry
a)
abhor
b)
amicable
c)
arid
d)
aberration
109.
something different from the norm
a)
amicable
b)
benevolent
c)
adverstiy
d)
aberration
110.
surrender
a)
abdicate
b)
capitulate
c)
camraderie
d)
arid
111.
very large; spacious
a)
brazen
b)
benevolent
c)
brusque
d)
capacious
112.
careful
a)
asylum
b)
bias
c)
canny
d)
boisterous
113.
togetherness
a)
arid
b)
aesthetic
c)
camaraderie
d)
brusque
114.
short, rude
a)
abhor
b)
brusque
c)
brazen
d)
benevolent
115.
bold
a)
brusque
b)
brazen
c)
boisterous
d)
asylum
116.
enthusiastic and loud
a)
brusque
b)
brazen
c)
boisterous
d)
benevolent
117.
prejudice towards something or against someone
a)
brazen
b)
bias
c)
boisterous
d)
camaraderie
118.
friendly; helpful
a)
benevolent
b)
aberration
c)
brusque
d)
boisterous
119.
sanctuary; place of safety
a)
asylum
b)
amicable
c)
capacious
d)
canny

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