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SAT Vocabulary Quiz 5

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word means "fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing"?

a)

Frugal

b)

Eloquent

c)

Hackneyed

d)

Haughty

2.

Which word means "to illustrate or clarify by giving an example"?

a)

Exemplify

b)

Extenuating

c)

Fortuitous

d)

Hedonist

3.

Which word means "justifying"?

a)

Hypercritical

b)

Extenuating

c)

Impetuous

d)

Frugal

4.

Which word means "happening by accident or chance rather than design"?

a)

Fortuitous

b)

Haughty

c)

Hackneyed

d)

Eloquent

5.

Which word means "sparing or economical with regard to money or food"?

a)

Hedonist

b)

Frugal

c)

Impetuous

d)

Hypercritical

6.

Which word means "lacking significance through having been overused"?

a)

Hackneyed

b)

Haughty

c)

Eloquent

d)

Fortuitous

7.

Which word means "arrogantly superior and disdainful"?

a)

Hedonist

b)

Haughty

c)

Frugal

d)

Impetuous

8.

Which word means "a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life"?

a)

Hypercritical

b)

Hedonist

c)

Exemplify

d)

Extenuating

9.

Which word means "excessively and unreasonably critical"?

a)

Hypercritical

b)

Impetuous

c)

Frugal

d)

Hackneyed

10.

Which word means "acting or done quickly and without thought or care"?

a)

Eloquent

b)

Impetuous

c)

Fortuitous

d)

Haughty

11.

What does the word "eloquent" mean?

a)

Expressing yourself readily, clearly, and effectively

b)

Speaking in a confusing manner

c)

Being silent and reserved

d)

Writing in a complex and unclear way

12.

What effect did the eloquent speaker have on the crowd?

a)

The crowd was confused and left

b)

The crowd took immediate action

c)

The crowd fell asleep

d)

The crowd ignored the speaker

13.

What does the verb "exemplify" mean?

a)

To clarify by giving an illustration of

b)

To confuse by giving an example of

c)

To hide by giving an illustration of

d)

To simplify by giving an example of

14.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "exemplify"?

a)

The teacher exemplified the concept by showing a diagram.

b)

The teacher exemplified the concept by hiding the diagram.

c)

The teacher exemplified the concept by confusing the students.

d)

The teacher exemplified the concept by ignoring the diagram.

15.

What is an example given in the image to exemplify American fashion?

a)

Jeans and T-shirts

b)

Suits and ties

c)

Dresses and skirts

d)

Shorts and tank tops

16.

What does the word "extenuating" mean?

a)

Completely excusing

b)

Partially excusing or justifying

c)

Not excusing at all

d)

Fully justifying

17.

In the sentence "The teacher gave the student an extension on the deadline due to extenuating circumstances," what does "extenuating" imply about the circumstances?

a)

The circumstances were completely excused.

b)

The circumstances were partially excusing or justifying.

c)

The circumstances were not excused at all.

d)

The circumstances were fully justified.

18.

What does the word "fortuitous" mean?

a)

Happening by accident or chance

b)

Happening on purpose

c)

Happening frequently

d)

Happening rarely

19.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "fortuitous"?

a)

The fortuitous meeting was planned weeks in advance.

b)

The company's profits were enhanced as the result of a fortuitous drop in the cost of paper.

c)

She made a fortuitous decision after careful consideration.

d)

His fortuitous actions were deliberate and intentional.

20.

What does the word "frugal" mean?

a)

Wasteful

b)

Generous

c)

Thrifty

d)

Extravagant

21.

Why is it smart to be frugal with your money?

a)

Because it shows you are wealthy

b)

Because it helps you save money even if you have more than you need

c)

Because it allows you to spend more on luxuries

d)

Because it makes you popular

22.

Which of the following is an example of being frugal?

a)

Buying the most expensive brand

b)

Saving money in a piggy bank

c)

Spending all your money on a vacation

d)

Donating all your money

23.

What does the word "hackneyed" mean?

a)

Original, unique

b)

Overused, cliché

c)

Rare, uncommon

d)

Innovative, fresh

24.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "hackneyed" correctly?

a)

The hackneyed idea was praised for its originality.

b)

She avoided using hackneyed phrases in her essay.

c)

His hackneyed approach was considered groundbreaking.

d)

The hackneyed solution was a novel concept.

25.

What is the meaning of the word "haughty"?

a)

Humble

b)

Arrogant

c)

Generous

d)

Friendly

26.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "haughty"?

a)

The haughty rich girl laughed at me for wearing a Walmart shirt.

b)

The haughty boy helped the old lady cross the street.

c)

The haughty teacher praised all her students equally.

d)

The haughty dog wagged its tail happily.

27.

What part of speech is the word "haughty"?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

28.

What is the definition of a hedonist?

a)

One who believes the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life

b)

One who believes in working hard and achieving goals

c)

One who prioritizes the well-being of others over themselves

d)

One who seeks knowledge and wisdom above all else

29.

Which of the following best describes a hedonist's lifestyle?

a)

Spending all their time eating, dancing, and drinking

b)

Focusing on academic achievements and intellectual pursuits

c)

Volunteering and helping others in need

d)

Engaging in physical fitness and sports activities

30.

What does the word "hypercritical" mean?

a)

Inclined to judge too severely

b)

Inclined to be very generous

c)

Inclined to be very lenient

d)

Inclined to be very indifferent

31.

Why is it hard to go out to eat with someone who is hypercritical?

a)

They are very generous with tips.

b)

They judge everything about the experience too severely.

c)

They are very lenient with the service.

d)

They are indifferent to the quality of the meal.

32.

What does the word "impetuous" mean?

a)

Careful, thoughtful

b)

Rash, impulsive

c)

Slow, deliberate

d)

Calm, composed

33.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "impetuous"?

a)

She made an impetuous decision to buy a plane ticket to fly to Hawaii.

b)

He was very impetuous in his careful planning.

c)

The impetuous turtle slowly crossed the road.

d)

Her impetuous nature made her a great chess player.

34.

What part of speech is the word "impetuous"?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb