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Master SAT Vocab

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'vehemently'?

a)

quietly

b)

gently

c)

kindly

d)

brutally

2.

friendly and agreeable in disposition

a)

vacuous

b)

loquacious

c)

abysmal

d)

amiable

3.

What is the definition of the word 'brevity'?

a)

the quality of being brief or short

b)

 the quality of being verbose or long-winded

c)

 the quality of being friendly and outgoing

d)

the quality of being polite and courteous

4.

Which 2 sentences emonstrates the meaning of the word "trepidation"?

a)

The trepidation in Jorge's voice was evident as he asked his boss for a raise, fearing rejection.

b)
  • With growing trepidation, Leeann approached the abandoned house, unsure of what she might find inside.

c)

She was full of trepidation as she excitedly ran onto the stage to accept her award.

d)

He had a trepidation for replacing lost items.

5.

What is the definition of the word 'postulate'?

a)

to deny or reject something as false

b)

to assume or claim as true

c)

 to be indecisive or uncertain

d)

to admire or respect someone greatly

6.

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'vacuous'?

a)

intelligent

b)

full

c)

kind

d)

empty

7.

The opposite of kind or considerate

a)

fortuitous

b)

abysmal

c)

boorish

d)

tawdry

8.

Choose 2 synonyms for the word 'nefarious'?

a)

honorable

b)

appalling

c)

honest

d)

vile

9.

Which of the following is an antonym for the word 'trepidation'?

a)

dread

b)

agitation

c)

assurance

d)

terror

10.

Which of the following sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "berate"?

a)

The berating baby was crying for his bottle.

b)

The teacher was berating the student for understanding the lesson.

c)

The coach was berating the players for their poor performance during the game.

d)

Berating birds fly to warmer weather.

11.

Which of the following is an antonym for the word 'abysmal'?

a)

shallow

b)

atrocious

c)

horrendous

d)

awful

12.

Which of the following best describes the connotation of the word 'tawdry'?

a)

 cheap and tasteless

b)

luxurious and elegant

c)

 refined and cultured

d)

understated and plain

13.

What is the definition of the word 'substantiate'?

a)

declare beliefs

b)

to validate by revealing the lies

c)

to deny

d)

speculate using hearsay

14.

Ms. Sloan appreciated the (a)   of her students' essays, as they were concise without unnecessary details.

15.

Which word is an antonym for amiable?

a)

cordial

b)

sociable

c)

pleasant

d)

hostile