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SAT Vocab List 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to "abhor" something?

a)

To love it deeply

b)

To be indifferent to it

c)

To regard it with disgust and hatred

d)

To be confused by it

2.

What does "ambiance" refer to?

a)

A type of French cuisine

b)

The character and atmosphere of a place

c)

A legal agreement

d)

A mathematical formula

3.

What does "archaic" mean?

a)

Modern and new

b)

Ancient or old-fashioned

c)

Complicated and difficult to understand

d)

Related to architecture

4.

What does "chronic" describe?

a)

A situation that is resolved quickly

b)

A type of medicine

c)

A condition persisting for a long time or constantly recurring

d)

A rare event

5.

What does "congenial" mean?

a)

Unfriendly and harsh

b)

Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own

c)

Confusing and unclear

d)

Extremely difficult

6.

To "deduce" something means to:

a)

Ignore it

b)

Arrive at a fact or a conclusion by reasoning from the evidence

c)

Decrease its importance

d)

Increase its complexity

7.

What does "docile" mean?

a)

Aggressive and difficult to control

b)

Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

c)

Extremely intelligent

d)

Very rare and unique

8.

To "elapse" means to:

a)

To stop suddenly

b)

To make a loud noise

c)

To occur in a particular manner

d)

To pass or go by (used with time)

9.

What does "entice" mean?

a)

To force someone to do something

b)

To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

c)

To confuse or perplex

d)

To reject or deny

10.

What does "fortuitous" mean?

a)

Happening by accident or chance rather than design

b)

Happening with a negative outcome

c)

Planned and executed with precision

d)

Extremely difficult to achieve

11.

What does "idiosyncratic" mean?

a)

Ordinary and common

b)

Pertaining to a group's shared traits

c)

Peculiar or individual

d)

Easily understood and straightforward

12.

What does "laudable" mean?

a)

Deserving praise and commendation

b)

Worthy of scorn and criticism

c)

Lacking in courage

d)

Full of regret and sorrow

13.

What does "nepotism" refer to?

a)

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs

b)

A system of government

c)

A method of peaceful protest

d)

A type of economic policy

14.

What does "periphery" mean?

a)

The central or most important part of something

b)

The outer limits or edge of an area or object

c)

A detailed analysis

d)

A preliminary introduction

15.

What does "scapegoat" mean?

a)

A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

b)

A legendary creature

c)

A tool used in ancient ceremonies

d)

A type of architectural feature