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SAT.Q4.W19

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "relegate" mean?

a)

To promote to a higher rank

b)

To cast to a lower rank or role

c)

To maintain the same position

d)

To remove from a position entirely

2.

What is the meaning of the word 'remiss'?

a)

Diligent

b)

Careful

c)

Negligent

d)

Attentive

3.

What is the meaning of the word 'reprieve'?

a)

A severe punishment

b)

A cancellation or postponement of a punishment

c)

A reward for good behavior

d)

An immediate execution of a sentence

4.

What is the meaning of the word 'reprobate'?

a)

A) A principled person

b)

B) An unprincipled person

c)

C) A wealthy person

d)

D) A knowledgeable person

5.

What is the meaning of the word 'rescind'?

a)

To take back

b)

To give away

c)

To move forward

d)

To create

6.

What is the meaning of the word 'Ribald'?

a)

Proper; respectful

b)

Improper; lewd

c)

Honest; sincere

d)

Quiet; reserved

7.

What is the meaning of the word 'rife'?

a)

Empty; scarce

b)

Filled with; widespread

c)

Rare; uncommon

d)

Small; insignificant

8.

What does the word "sanctimonious" mean?

a)

Being morally superior to others

b)

Being physically superior to others

c)

Being financially superior to others

d)

Being intellectually superior to others

9.

What is the meaning of the word 'sanguine'?

a)

Pessimistic

b)

Optimistic

c)

Angry

d)

Sad

10.

What does the word "scurrilous" mean?

a)

Spreading disparaging claims about someone; slanderous

b)

Showing great attention to detail; meticulous

c)

Having a pleasant and friendly disposition

d)

Lacking in seriousness; frivolous

11.

What is the meaning of the word 'serendipity'?

a)

Misfortune

b)

Chance or good luck

c)

Hard work

d)

Planning

12.

What is the meaning of the word "solicitous"?

a)

Indifferent

b)

Attentive to

c)

Unconcerned

d)

Neglectful

13.

What does the word 'spurious' mean?

a)

A) A statement that is always true

b)

B) A statement that appears truthful but is false

c)

C) A statement that is partially true

d)

D) A statement that is completely false

14.

What is the meaning of the word 'staid'?

a)

Sedate, respectable

b)

Excited, lively

c)

Unpredictable, wild

d)

Carefree, relaxed

15.

What is the meaning of the word 'stolid'?

a)

Energetic and lively

b)

Calm and dependable

c)

Nervous and anxious

d)

Excited and enthusiastic

16.

What does the word "supercilious" mean?

a)

Behaving in a haughty manner

b)

Showing great humility

c)

Acting in a friendly way

d)

Being extremely generous

17.

What is the meaning of the word 'surfeit'?

a)

Insufficient amount

b)

Excessive amount

c)

Average amount

d)

Minimal amount

18.

What is the meaning of the word 'surreptitious'?

a)

Open and honest

b)

Keep secret

c)

Loud and clear

d)

Easily noticeable

19.

What does the word "tangential" mean?

a)

Central to the main point

b)

Peripheral to the central matter

c)

Directly related to the topic

d)

Irrelevant to the discussion

20.

What is the meaning of the word "terse"?

a)

Long-winded

b)

Brief

c)

Complicated

d)

Detailed

21.

What is the meaning of the word "toady"?

a)
A type of frog found in tropical regions
b)
A person who behaves obsequiously to someone important in order to gain advantage.
c)
A type of dessert made with custard and fruit
d)
A term used in computer programming for a specific function
22.

What is the meaning of the word "torpid"?

a)
mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
b)
aggressive and assertive
c)
intelligent and quick-witted
d)
energetic and lively
23.

What is the meaning of the word "travesty"?

a)
Comedy
b)
Serious
c)
Accurate
d)
False, absurd, or distorted representation
24.

What is the meaning of the word "trenchant"?

a)
Soft or gentle in expression or style
b)
Vigorous or incisive in expression or style
c)
Dull or lacking in insight
d)
Sharp or keen in perception or intellect
25.

What is the meaning of the word "trounce"?

a)
To defeat heavily or decisively
b)
To win easily
c)
To surrender without a fight
d)
To tie in a competition