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Sat vocabulary 4

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Prosaic

a)

full of artistic beauty

b)

lacking poetic beauty

c)

full of poetic beauty

2.

Mundane

a)

boring

b)

fun

c)

unique

3.

Precocious

a)

psychic

b)

advanced

c)

eager

4.

Parched

a)

moist

b)

hot

c)

dry

5.

Opulent

a)

transparent

b)

luxurious

c)

creative

6.

Wary

a)

cautious

b)

tired

c)

dizzy

7.

Hedonist

a)

hot-head

b)

pleasure-seeker

c)

show-off

8.

Jubilation

a)

vindication/free

b)

happiness/celebration

c)

crowd/gathering

9.

Impetuous

a)

careful

b)

defensive

c)

impulsive

10.

Phlegmatic

a)

cool-headed

b)

hot-headed

c)

both of the above

11.

MLA

a)

Modern Language Association

b)

Modern Learning Association

c)

Modern Linguistics Association

12.

In-text Citations (MLA)

a)

brief form of a reference within the paper---using author's last name and page number

b)

brief form of a reference within the paper---using author's last name and date

c)

brief form of a reference within the paper---using location and page number

13.

Direct Quote

a)

Word-for-word---uses parenthesis

b)

Word-for-word---uses quotations

c)

Word-for-word---uses nothing specific

14.

Paraphrasing

a)

putting in your own words

b)

word-for-word

c)

summarizing

15.

Summarizing

a)

paraphrasing

b)

word-for-word

c)

shortened version

16.

What does clairvoyant mean?

a)

a middle way between two extremes

b)

work together on a common project

c)

elaborately or excessively ornamented; ornate;

fancy

d)

someone who has the power of perceiving things usually beyond the range of human senses; psychic

17.

What does collaborate mean?

a)

a middle way between two extremes

b)

work together on a common project

c)

elaborately or excessively ornamented; ornate;

fancy

d)

someone who has the power of perceiving things usually beyond the range of human senses; psychic

18.

What does compromise mean?

a)

a middle way between two extremes

b)

partially excusing or justifying; making a mistake or wrongdoing seem less serious than it first appeared

c)

elaborately or excessively ornamented; ornate;

fancy

d)

someone who has the power of perceiving things usually beyond the range of human senses; psychic

19.

What does florid mean?

a)

a middle way between two extremes

b)

promote the growth of

c)

elaborately or excessively ornamented; ornate; fancy

d)

someone who has the power of perceiving things usually beyond the range of human senses; psychic

20.

What does fortitude mean?

a)

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

b)

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence; patience; the act of deliberately not doing or saying something when you could do or say it

c)

elaborately or excessively ornamented; ornate; fancy

d)

a middle way between two extremes

21.

What does fortuitous mean?

a)

a middle way between two extremes

b)

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence; patience; the act of deliberately not doing or saying something when you could do or say it

c)

having no cause or apparent cause

d)

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

22.

What does compassion mean?

a)

a middle way between two extremes

b)

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

c)

someone who has the power of perceiving things usually beyond the range of human senses; psychic

d)

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

23.

What does extenuating mean?

a)

a middle way between two extremes

b)

partially excusing or justifying; making a mistake or wrongdoing seem less serious than it first appeared

c)

elaborately or excessively ornamented; ornate;

fancy

d)

someone who has the power of perceiving things usually beyond the range of human senses; psychic

24.

What does forebearance mean?

a)

a middle way between two extremes

b)

partially excusing or justifying; making a mistake or wrongdoing seem less serious than it first appeared

c)

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence; patience; the act of deliberately not doing or saying something when you could do or say it

d)

someone who has the power of perceiving things usually beyond the range of human senses; psychic

25.

What does foster mean?

a)

promote the growth of

b)

a middle way between two extremes

c)

elaborately or excessively ornamented; ornate;

fancy

d)

someone who has the power of perceiving things usually beyond the range of human senses; psychic

26.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


Her boss showed ________ when her dog died by giving her the week off to mourn.

a)

clairvoyant

b)

foster

c)

compassion

d)

forbearance

27.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


The man hoped to ________ a strong work ethic in his son so he gave him a job on the weekends.

a)

clairvoyant

b)

foster

c)

compassion

d)

forbearance

28.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


Because she was ________________________, she was able to help the police find the missing girl by just meditating.

a)

clairvoyant

b)

foster

c)

compassion

d)

forbearance

29.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


Because Joan lost her job, she is going to request a _________________so she can pay her debts when her finances are stronger.

a)

extenuating

b)

foster

c)

compassion

d)

forbearance

30.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


Under ______________________conditions, even the strictest professor will allow a student to turn in late work.

a)

extenuating

b)

collaborate

c)

compassion

d)

compromise

31.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


If we ________________________, I'm sure we can come up with a plan that makes everyone happy.

a)

extenuating

b)

forbearance

c)

compassion

d)

compromise

32.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


When we _________________________, we create something better than if we work alone.

a)

extenuating

b)

collaborate

c)

compassion

d)

compromise

33.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


Mark proved to be __________________ by selecting all six winning lotto numbers.

a)

fortitude

b)

collaborate

c)

fortuitous

d)

compromise

34.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


Only those with _________________________ are able to stay on task without getting distracted.

a)

fortitude

b)

collaborate

c)

fortuitous

d)

compromise

35.

Select the word that best fills in the blank.


The _______________ Christmas tree was so fancy, it received an award.

a)

fortitude

b)

collaborate

c)

fortuitous

d)

florid

36.

Choose the correct definition:

anonymous

a)

(adj.) nameless; without a disclosed identity

b)

(adj) happening by luck, fortunate

c)

(adj) faithless; disloyal

d)

(n) wisdom

37.

Choose the correct definition:

fortuitous

a)

(adj) happening by luck

b)

(n) high praise

c)

(adj) persistent, hard-working

d)

(v) to clear from blame

38.

Choose the correct definition:

conditional

a)

(adj) depending on a condition

b)

(adj) nameless, without a disclosed identity

c)

(v) to attribute an action to a particular person or group

d)

(n) wisdom

39.

Choose the correct definition:

adulation

a)

(n) high praise

b)

(v) to improve, bring a greater level of intensity

c)

(adj) happening by luck

d)

(adj) relating to prose; dull, commonplace

40.

Choose the correct definition:

conformist

a)

(n) person who complies with accepted rules & customs

b)

(n) repair, making something new again

c)

(adj) thrifty; cheap

d)

(v) to attribute an action to a particular person or group

41.

Choose the correct definition:

prosaic

a)

(adj) relating to prose; dull, commonplace

b)

(v) to clear from blame

c)

(n) wisdom

d)

(n) repair, making something new again

42.

Choose the correct definition:

enhance

a)

(n) high praise

b)

(v) to improve, bring a greater level of intensity

c)

(adj) happening by luck

d)

(adj) relating to prose; dull, commonplace

43.

Choose the correct definition:

sagacity

a)

(adj) depending on a condition

b)

(adj) nameless, without a disclosed identity

c)

(v) to attribute an action to a particular person or group

d)

(n) wisdom

44.

Choose the correct definition:

renovation

a)

(adj) relating to prose; dull, commonplace

b)

(v) to clear from blame

c)

(n) wisdom

d)

(n) repair, making something new again

45.

Choose the correct definition:

ostentatious

a)

(adj) showy, displaying wealth

b)

(adj) happening by luck

c)

(adj) persistent, hard-working

d)

(adj) nameless, without a disclosed identity

46.

Choose the correct definition:

frugal

a)

(adj) thrifty; cheap

b)

(adj) depending on a condition

c)

(v) to clear from blame or suspicion

d)

(adj) showy, displaying wealth

47.

Choose the correct definition:

assiduous

a)

(adj) showy, displaying wealth

b)

(adj) happening by luck

c)

(adj) persistent, hard-working

d)

(adj) nameless, without a disclosed identity

48.

Choose the correct definition:

perfidious

a)

(adj.) nameless; without a disclosed identity

b)

(adj) happening by luck, fortunate

c)

(adj) faithless; disloyal

d)

(n) wisdom

49.

Choose the correct definition:

vindicate

a)

(adj) thrifty; cheap

b)

(adj) depending on a condition

c)

(v) to clear from blame or suspicion

d)

(adj) showy, displaying wealth

50.

Choose the correct definition:

impute

a)

(v) tp attribute an action to a particular person or group

b)

(adj) showy, displaying wealth

c)

(n) repair, making something new again.

d)

(n) a person who complies with accepted rules and customs

51.
If a region is arid, it is:
a)
flooded
b)
without moisture, extremely dry
c)
Angel
d)
burial mounds
52.
The meaning of abbreviate is;
a)
extremely dry
b)
displaying wealth
c)
to criticize harshly
d)
shorten; abridge
53.
If you are an ostentatious person, you like to flaunt your 
a)
grades
b)
intelligence
c)
wealth
d)
chia pet
54.
If you have a tendency to procrastinate, you like to delay things unnecessarily?
a)
True
b)
False
55.
If you are a mundane person, you are 
a)
happy
b)
sad
c)
a lover of animals
d)
ordinary; common
56.
Someone tells you that you have exemplary behavior. Is that an insult or a compliment?
a)
insult
b)
compliment
57.
Which of these could be described as hackneyed?
a)
Starting the conclusion paragraph of your essay with "In conclusion..."
b)
Birdwatching on a weekend in the spring
c)
Reading a book of poetry
d)
Learning how to knit a hat
58.
An amicable person is one who is 
a)
agreeable
b)
out-of-date
c)
tiring
d)
improve
59.
It is never really good to censure a person as it has a tendency to make them angry
a)
high praise
b)
to criticize harshly
c)
misfortune
d)
weakening
60.
Have you ever had to compromise with anyone in order to keep peace?
a)
hard-working
b)
variant
c)
to attribute to someone
d)
to settle differences
61.
convergence means:
a)
rash, impulsive
b)
diplomatic, polite
c)
joining of parts
d)
to delay
62.
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
63.
As the old mare was living the last days of her life, you could tell she was enervating
a)
agreeable
b)
tiring, weakening
c)
flushed, ornate
d)
temporary
64.
Many defendants in a court of law try to to impute there actions onto something out of their control. 
a)
to attribute to someone
b)
to work together
c)
to clear from blame
d)
to delay unnecessarily
65.
What does intrepid mean?
a)
Very steep
b)
Very brave, fearless 
c)
Lame 
d)
To make right
66.

I _____________ rude and obnoxious behavior.

a)

elude

b)

abhor

c)

stupefy

d)

vigilant

67.

Stephanie was so pleased when her teacher gave her ________ for earning a perfect score on the test yesterday.

a)

kudos

b)

boisterous

c)

facade

d)

metamorphosis

68.

Gregory has gone through some kind of _______________, I barely recognize him anymore with his new attitude and dedication to his work.

a)

facade

b)

abhor

c)

metamorphosis

d)

rash

69.

The candidate won the vote after giving several ___________ speeches on television that won the favor of the citizens.

a)

rash

b)

vigilant

c)

boisterous

d)

facade

70.

You should make sure that you think things over calmly instead of making __________ decisions and regretting it later.

a)

stupefy

b)

elude

c)

vigilant

d)

rash

71.

When my sister went to college I told her to make sure that she was __________ when she went to parties.

a)

vigilant

b)

boisterous

c)

kudos

d)

abhor

72.

When Joseph stole the money from the safe in the office, his main goal was to _________ the police.

a)

abhor

b)

stupefy

c)

facade

d)

elude

73.

The president's approval of the criminal's behavior made so many people angry, the only way to redeem himself would be to ___________ the criminal in a press conference.

a)

stupefy

b)

denounce

c)

abhor

d)

vigilant

74.

When I yelled at Tamika and told her all the things she was doing to make me angry, I realized that my outburst completely ______________ her because she didn't expect it.

a)

abhored

b)

eluded

c)

rashed

d)

stupefied

75.

Justin seemed like a really nice guy but after dating him for 6 months, I realized it was all a _____________.

a)

metamorphosis

b)

facade

c)

kudos

d)

rash

76.

What word means concerned with practical matters?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

77.

What word means characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

78.

What word means making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

79.

What word means postpone doing what one should be doing?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

80.

What word means an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

rancorous

81.

What word means serving or tending to excite or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

rancorous

82.

What word means not fanciful or imaginative; ordinary?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

prosaic

83.

What word means careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; wise?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

prosaic

84.

What word means habitually complaining?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

querulous

d)

mundane

85.

What word means showing deep-seated resentment?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

querulous

d)

rancorous

86.

Fill in the blank. The student showed ______ toward the teacher after he yelled at her by giving him the silent treatment.

a)

provoke

b)

prudence

c)

querulous

d)

rancor

87.

Fill in the blank. Should I chase my dreams and be a circus clown or be more ________ and go to college?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

88.

Fill in the blank. Janice was such a __________ child, everyone thought she was older than she was.

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

89.

Fill in the blank. How _________ of you to tell everyone that you have a summer house in France and a winter home in Florida.

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

90.

Fill in the blank. Why ___________ when you can do what needs to be done right now?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

91.

Fill in the blank. The business was so __________, everyone wanted to invest their money.

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperous

d)

rancorous

92.

Fill in the blank. Making ___________ statements like "I will slap you" will only cause yourself more trouble.

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

rancorous

93.

Fill in the blank. She didn't want to have a __________ party, so she invited circus acts to make it more fun.

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperous

d)

prosaic

94.

Fill in the blank. It was very ____________ of you to pay all your bills before taking a vacation.

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

prosaic

95.

Fill in the blank. The bumpy ride left her feeling ___________ and in a bad mood.

a)

prosaic

b)

prudent

c)

querulous

d)

mundane

96.
hostility; active opposition
a)
antagonism
b)
benevolent
c)
precarious
d)
lament
97.
dangerous; risky
a)
precarious
b)
monotonous
c)
lament
d)
malicious
98.
showing ill will; wishing to hurt
a)
malicious
b)
benevolent
c)
lament
d)
nonchalant
99.
to feel or show grief
a)
lament
b)
precarious
c)
nonchalant
d)
benevolent
100.
continuing in the same tone; tiring; not changing
a)
monotonous
b)
nonchalant
c)
benevolent
d)
malicious
101.
desiring to make others happy; kind; giving
a)
benevolent
b)
antagonism
c)
lament
d)
precarious
102.
coolly unconcerned; casual; relaxed
a)
nonchalent
b)
malicious
c)
antagonism
d)
benevolent
103.
antagonism
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
104.
precarious
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
105.
malicious
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
106.
lament
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
107.
The constant ____ between her parents made Sara wonder if they were going to stay together. 
a)
antagonism
b)
nonchalant
c)
monotonous
d)
benevolent
108.
Bill's grip on the ladder was ___, and he struggled to keep from falling.
a)
precarious
b)
malicious
c)
lament
d)
malicious
109.
Any form of bullying is ___, and should be stopped whenever you see it.
a)
malicious
b)
benevolent
c)
monotonous
d)
precarious
110.
Ben and Cara ___ their decision to skip third hour today because Mrs. Baker gave brownies to the whole class.
a)
lamented
b)
nonchalant
c)
benevolent
d)
antagonism
111.
Even though he was nervous, waiting for two hours to try out for the talent show was still ___.
a)
monotonous
b)
precarious
c)
nonchalant
d)
benevolent
112.
The trick-or-treaters hoped that the approaching clowns were ___ and not terrifying.
a)
benevolent
b)
malicious
c)
antagonism
d)
lament
113.
Even though she was shaking on the inside, Alexis appeared to be totally comfortable and ___ while giving her presentation.
a)
nonchalant
b)
precarious
c)
benevolent
d)
antagonism

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