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SAT Vocabulary 10

Total questions: 133

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The dictator attempted to ______________ the neighboring country to gain more power.
a)
surmise
b)
surrogate
c)
subjugate
d)
succinct
2.
The ______________ speech given by the governor energized the crowd.
a)
succinct
b)
surreptitious
c)
superfluous
d)
sublime
3.
Tracy's continuous praise of others after winning the campaign was completely ______________.
a)
superfluous
b)
surreptitious
c)
subjugated
d)
swarthy
4.
The detective could only ______________ the reason for the fight based on limited evidence.
a)
surmise
b)
subjugate
c)
swarthy
d)
surreptitious
5.
The CIA agents carried out their mission in a ______________ manner, unnoticed by anyone.
a)
submissive
b)
superfluous
c)
surreptitious
d)
sublime
6.
The ______________ carried the child to term for the biological parents.
a)
surrogate
b)
swarthy
c)
subjugated
d)
sycophant
7.
His ______________ complexion suggested he had spent a lot of time in the sun.
a)
surmise
b)
swarthy
c)
sublime
d)
subjugate
8.
The cabinet members were seen as ______________ by many, always flattering the president.
a)
swarthy
b)
subjugate
c)
sycophants
d)
sublime
9.
My parents' silence was a ______________ approval of my plans.
a)
tacit
b)
taciturn
c)
tantamount
d)
temperance
10.
Though talkative, her brother remained quite ______________.
a)
tacit
b)
tantamount
c)
taciturn
d)
torrid
11.
The boss kept discussing ______________ topics instead of addressing my raise.
a)
torrid
b)
taciturn
c)
tangential
d)
tantamount
12.
To fear your opponent is ______________ to losing the game.
a)
tantamount
b)
tedious
c)
tacit
d)
tenuous
13.
The history professor's lecture became more ______________ as time passed.
a)
torrid
b)
tenuous
c)
taciturn
d)
tedious
14.
Tom's ______________ in exploring the cave showed his audacity and fearlessness.
a)
tedious
b)
temperance
c)
temerity
d)
tenuous
15.
Maintaining ______________ allows one to think rationally in difficult situations.
a)
temperance
b)
temerity
c)
tenable
d)
tenuous
16.
Johari's thesis was highly ______________, despite attempts to discredit it.
a)
tenable
b)
torrid
c)
temperance
d)
tacit
17.
The argument presented in the paper was weak and ______________.
a)
torrid
b)
tenable
c)
tenuous
d)
tedious
18.
Elephants are known as ______________ animals, living primarily on land.
a)
torpid
b)
tenuous
c)
terrestrial
d)
taciturn
19.
Timorous Tallulah was always ______________ when facing the unknown.
a)
terrestrial
b)
torrid
c)
tremulous
d)
tenuous
20.
Her boyfriend always went into a long ______________ whenever she was late.
a)
torpid
b)
tirade
c)
tractable
d)
torrid
21.
The student was known as a ______________, constantly flattering the teacher.
a)
tirade
b)
toady
c)
torpid
d)
torrid
22.
The anatomy textbook was the heaviest ______________ in her bag.
a)
tirade
b)
toady
c)
tome
d)
torpid
23.
The whale remained ______________, floating lazily in the water.
a)
torpid
b)
tractable
c)
torrid
d)
taciturn
24.
The couple's ______________ affair was witnessed through the window by their neighbors.
a)
torrid
b)
tractable
c)
taciturn
d)
tremulous
25.
The narrow, ______________ roads in the mountains are often dangerous to drive.
a)
torrid
b)
tortuous
c)
torpid
d)
tractable
26.
Myra didn't need a bridle for the ______________ horse.
a)
torrid
b)
taciturn
c)
tractable
d)
tortuous
27.
The lake remained completely ______________ during the still night.
a)
taciturn
b)
tranquil
c)
torrid
d)
tirade
28.
The criminal's actions clearly ______________ moral and ethical boundaries.
a)
transgressed
b)
tenuous
c)
tractable
d)
torpid
29.
The population of the town is quite ______________, with tourists coming and going.
a)
torrid
b)
transient
c)
tractable
d)
tranquil
30.
Alchemists once believed they could ______________ lead into gold.
a)
truncate
b)
transmute
c)
transgress
d)
tenuous
31.
The performance was a ______________ of the original play, poorly executed and inferior.
a)
torpid
b)
tractable
c)
travesty
d)
tremulous
32.
I felt ______________ while walking through the dark, empty graveyard.
a)
torpid
b)
torrid
c)
tremulous
d)
taciturn
33.
The instructions were ______________ and easy to follow.
a)
torpid
b)
tranquil
c)
trenchant
d)
tacit
34.
Anya was filled with ______________ as she approached the deep, dark pool.
a)
tirade
b)
torrid
c)
trepidation
d)
taciturn
35.
Keith's remarks were dismissed as ______________, lacking originality.
a)
torrid
b)
tangential
c)
taciturn
d)
trite
36.
The bouncer's ______________ attitude made guests feel unwelcome.
a)
torrid
b)
tractable
c)
tenuous
d)
truculent
37.
The jockey ______________ his victory speech to only a few words after the race.
a)
torpid
b)
truncate
c)
transmute
d)
transient
38.
The writer's ______________ prose was seen as excessively embellished and unnecessary.
a)
tremulous
b)
torpid
c)
tractable
d)
turgid
39.
The knight's chivalry often clashed with the ______________ he displayed at the tavern.
a)
tenuous
b)
turbulence
c)
torpidity
d)
turpitude
40.
Television has become ______________ in households across the world.
a)
ubiquitous
b)
tenuous
c)
tacit
d)
upbraid
41.
He took ______________ at being called a coward.
a)
ubiquitous
b)
umbrage
c)
upbraid
d)
usurp
42.
Her ______________ ability to know what others were thinking was almost supernatural.
a)
umbrage
b)
ubiquitous
c)
uncanny
d)
unctuous
43.
The ______________ receptionist made everyone feel uneasy with her overly smooth manner.
a)
unctuous
b)
upbraid
c)
umbrage
d)
ubiquitous
44.
As the wind picked up, the ocean waves began to ______________ more fiercely.
a)
upbraid
b)
undulate
c)
usurp
d)
unctuous
45.
Lindsay dreaded that Lisa would ______________ her for missing rent again.
a)
upbraid
b)
usurp
c)
ubiquitous
d)
umbrage
46.
The general attempted to ______________ control of the government by force.
a)
usurp
b)
undulate
c)
upbraid
d)
uncanny
47.
The vase was beautiful but served no ______________ purpose.
a)
undulate
b)
usurp
c)
utilitarian
d)
unctuous
48.
Many dream of living in a ______________, a place of perfection.
a)
utilitarian
b)
umbrage
c)
usurp
d)
utopia
49.
My boss kept ______________ between the options, unable to make a decision.
a)
vacuous
b)
venerate
c)
vacillating
d)
vapid
50.
Her remarks were so ______________, lacking any real substance or meaning.
a)
vapid
b)
vacuous
c)
verbose
d)
veracity
51.
Yoko needed someone to ______________ her findings during the experiment.
a)
vacuous
b)
validate
c)
venerate
d)
vapid
52.
The professor's comments were surprisingly ______________ and failed to engage the class.
a)
vapid
b)
variegated
c)
verbose
d)
validate
53.
The diagram was ______________, with each wire clearly marked by color.
a)
venerable
b)
vacuous
c)
variegated
d)
vapid
54.
The politician ______________ opposed cuts to the social security program.
a)
verbose
b)
venerable
c)
vehemently
d)
vapid
55.
Shannen maintained a ______________ of perfection with her makeup, hiding her flaws.
a)
veracity
b)
vacuous
c)
vehemently
d)
veneer
56.
The ______________ judge was widely respected for his fair rulings.
a)
venerable
b)
verbose
c)
vehement
d)
vacuous
57.
The tribute concert was organized to ______________ the musician's achievements.
a)
venerate
b)
validate
c)
variegate
d)
vehemently
58.
The ______________ of the report was difficult to dispute due to its thoroughness.
a)
vapid
b)
veracity
c)
venerable
d)
verbose
59.
The teacher's explanations were unnecessarily ______________, taking hours to explain simple concepts.
a)
verbose
b)
venerable
c)
vacuous
d)
variegated
60.
The forest was filled with ______________ greenery, creating a beautiful landscape.
a)
vacuous
b)
vehement
c)
variegated
d)
venerable
61.
The ______________ of the old house provided clues to its historical significance.
a)
veracity
b)
venerable
c)
variegated
d)
vestige
62.
Her brother would constantly ______________ her by poking her ribs.
a)
venerate
b)
vex
c)
vacuous
d)
validate
63.
Many people live vicariously through the exciting experiences of others.
a)
veracity
b)
variegated
c)
vicarious
d)
vapid
64.
The daily ______________ of life make it hard to predict what will happen next.
a)
vicariousness
b)
vacuousness
c)
vicissitudes
d)
vehemence
65.
The security guard remained ______________ all night, watching for any signs of trouble.
a)
vacuous
b)
verbose
c)
vigilant
d)
veracity
66.
Most stories after the scandal aimed to ______________ the politician's reputation.
a)
vex
b)
vilify
c)
venerate
d)
vapid
67.
Her attorney sought to ______________ her by disproving the false allegations.
a)
vex
b)
vindicate
c)
vacuous
d)
vigilant
68.
The villain's ______________ nature made him a formidable and vengeful opponent.
a)
vacuous
b)
vindictive
c)
vigilant
d)
verbose
69.
Though she practiced for years, she never became a piano ______________.
a)
vigilant
b)
vindicate
c)
virtuoso
d)
vacuous
70.
The ______________ composer created an entire symphony in just one week.
a)
vigilant
b)
virtuoso
c)
vindictive
d)
vapid
71.
Her ______________ behavior after losing the game showed her inability to let go of a grudge.
a)
vigilant
b)
vindictive
c)
vacuous
d)
venerable
72.
The professor's ______________ lecture made it hard for the students to stay awake.
a)
verbose
b)
vapid
c)
vacuous
d)
vehement
73.
The ______________ of his apology was questionable, given his history of dishonesty.
a)
veracity
b)
vehement
c)
vacuous
d)
variegated
74.
The traveler's guide was so ______________ that it was difficult to carry.
a)
venerable
b)
verbose
c)
vindictive
d)
virtuoso
75.
After years of searching, the explorers finally found a ______________ of the ancient civilization.
a)
vestige
b)
vacuousness
c)
vigilance
d)
variegated
76.
The ______________ performance left the audience in awe of the artist's talent.
a)
vehement
b)
variegated
c)
virtuoso
d)
venerable
77.
The team remained ______________ throughout the game, refusing to give up.
a)
vindictive
b)
vehement
c)
variegated
d)
vigilant
78.
The child's ______________ crying irritated everyone in the room.
a)
vacuous
b)
vapid
c)
vindictive
d)
vehement
79.
The ______________ of the forest created a stunning display of colors in the fall.
a)
venerable
b)
variegation
c)
vicissitudes
d)
vigilance
80.
The scientist's reputation for ______________ was well-known, and no one doubted the accuracy of her data.
a)
veracity
b)
variegation
c)
vacuousness
d)
virtuosity
81.
The weather in the mountains is known for its ______________, changing rapidly from sunshine to storms.
a)
vicissitudes
b)
veracity
c)
vacuousness
d)
variegation
82.
Her ______________ comments during the debate were both insightful and thought-provoking.
a)
vacuous
b)
venerable
c)
vindictive
d)
trenchant
83.
The lawyer's ______________ arguments swayed the jury in her client's favor.
a)
verbose
b)
trenchant
c)
variegated
d)
vacuous
84.
The ______________ nature of the new law made it difficult for citizens to understand.
a)
verbose
b)
vacuous
c)
vapid
d)
variegated
85.
She was known for her ______________ personality, always ready to argue over the smallest issues.
a)
vigilant
b)
vindictive
c)
vacuous
d)
venerable
86.
The ______________ conditions of the job made it almost impossible to meet deadlines.
a)
vacuous
b)
variegated
c)
vicissitudes
d)
vehement
87.
The student's ______________ enthusiasm for learning impressed her teachers.
a)
vacuous
b)
vapid
c)
venerable
d)
vehement
88.
The artist's ______________ use of color in her paintings was widely praised.
a)
virtuosity
b)
variegation
c)
veracity
d)
vindictiveness
89.
The soldier's ______________ ensured that no enemy would breach their defenses.
a)
vigilance
b)
vacuousness
c)
vicissitudes
d)
variegation
90.
The ______________ leader commanded respect from all who met him.
a)
venerable
b)
vacuous
c)
vindictive
d)
virtuoso
91.
After the scandal, the media attempted to ______________ the celebrity's reputation.
a)
venerate
b)
vindicate
c)
vilify
d)
variegate
92.
Despite his ______________ nature, the teacher was well-liked by his students for his fairness.
a)
vehement
b)
vacuous
c)
vindictive
d)
venerable
93.
The ______________ of the new law left many citizens confused about its purpose.
a)
variegation
b)
verbosity
c)
veracity
d)
vindictiveness
94.
Her ______________ performance in the piano recital earned her a standing ovation.
a)
vacuous
b)
venerable
c)
virtuoso
d)
vindictive
95.
The scientist was praised for her ______________ in discovering the new element.
a)
virtuosity
b)
veracity
c)
vindictiveness
d)
vigilance
96.
The ______________ colors of the sunset took her breath away.
a)
vacuous
b)
variegated
c)
vapid
d)
vigilant
97.
The ______________ responses from the students made the teacher question their understanding of the material.
a)
vacuous
b)
venerable
c)
variegated
d)
verbose
98.
The ______________ weather patterns in the region made it difficult to predict the forecast.
a)
vicissitudes
b)
variegation
c)
vehemence
d)
vacuousness
99.
His ______________ behavior during the trial shocked everyone in the courtroom.
a)
venerable
b)
vindictive
c)
vigilant
d)
vehement
100.
The politician's ______________ remarks alienated many of his supporters.
a)
verbose
b)
vindictive
c)
vacuous
d)
variegated
101.
The ______________ of the ancient artifact gave archaeologists a clue about its origins.
a)
vestige
b)
virtuoso
c)
vacuousness
d)
variegation
102.
The ______________ changes in her health concerned her doctor.
a)
vicissitudes
b)
variegation
c)
vacuousness
d)
verbosity
103.
The lawyer's ______________ argument left no room for doubt about his client's innocence.
a)
vehement
b)
vacuous
c)
trenchant
d)
variegated
104.
The ______________ of the landscape during autumn was breathtaking.
a)
vigilance
b)
variegation
c)
vacuousness
d)
virtuosity
105.
The ______________ performance of the violinist left the audience in awe.
a)
venerable
b)
virtuoso
c)
vindictive
d)
vacuous
106.
The teacher's ______________ explanation made the complex topic easier to understand.
a)
verbose
b)
trenchant
c)
variegated
d)
vacuous
107.
The ______________ of the old building hinted at its historical significance.
a)
venerability
b)
vestige
c)
variegation
d)
virtuosity
108.
The ______________ behavior of the student earned him a detention.
a)
vacuous
b)
vindictive
c)
vigilant
d)
virtuoso
109.
The ______________ nature of the conversation made it difficult to follow.
a)
verbose
b)
variegated
c)
vestige
d)
trenchant
110.
The ______________ child refused to apologize for her actions.
a)
vindictive
b)
venerable
c)
variegated
d)
virtuoso
111.
The ______________ flowers in the garden created a beautiful display of colors.
a)
variegated
b)
vacuous
c)
vestige
d)
virtuoso
112.
The ______________ performance of the actor earned him an award.
a)
virtuoso
b)
variegated
c)
vacuous
d)
vestige
113.
The ______________ explanation provided clarity to the confused students.
a)
verbose
b)
trenchant
c)
variegated
d)
vacuous
114.
The ______________ of the ancient ruins fascinated the archaeologists.
a)
vacuousness
b)
vestige
c)
venerability
d)
variegation
115.
The ______________ pattern of the quilt was admired for its complexity.
a)
variegated
b)
virtuoso
c)
vacuous
d)
venerable
116.
The ______________ behavior of the manager upset many of the employees.
a)
vacuous
b)
verbose
c)
vindictive
d)
variegated
117.
The ______________ landscape during autumn was breathtaking.
a)
variegated
b)
venerable
c)
vacuous
d)
vigilant
118.
The ______________ nature of his comments offended many people.
a)
vehement
b)
verbose
c)
variegated
d)
vindictive
119.
The ______________ lecture put the students to sleep within minutes.
a)
verbose
b)
vacuous
c)
venerable
d)
virtuoso
120.
The ______________ of the situation left many people feeling confused.
a)
vacuousness
b)
variegation
c)
vestige
d)
venerability
121.
The ______________ nature of her personality made her difficult to work with.
a)
vindictive
b)
variegated
c)
vacuous
d)
virtuoso
122.
The ______________ arrangement of colors in the painting was visually striking.
a)
variegated
b)
vacuous
c)
venerable
d)
vigilant
123.
The ______________ quality of the landscape made it seem almost dreamlike.
a)
vacuousness
b)
variegation
c)
venerability
d)
vestige
124.
The ______________ response from the crowd indicated their displeasure.
a)
vehement
b)
variegated
c)
vacuous
d)
vestige
125.
The ______________ changes in weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
a)
vicissitudes
b)
variegation
c)
venerability
d)
vestige
126.
The ______________ nature of his argument left no room for doubt.
a)
trenchant
b)
venerable
c)
variegated
d)
verbose
127.
The ______________ design of the garden was admired by all who visited.
a)
variegated
b)
vestige
c)
venerable
d)
vehement
128.
The ______________ of her apology was questioned by many who knew her.
a)
veracity
b)
venerability
c)
vacuousness
d)
variegation
129.
The ______________ musician performed flawlessly, impressing everyone in the audience.
a)
venerable
b)
variegated
c)
virtuoso
d)
vacuous
130.
The ______________ explanation made the concept easy to understand.
a)
verbose
b)
variegated
c)
trenchant
d)
vacuous
131.
The ______________ pattern of the quilt was admired by all who saw it.
a)
variegated
b)
virtuoso
c)
vacuous
d)
venerable
132.
The ______________ behavior of the child caused concern among the teachers.
a)
vindictive
b)
venerable
c)
vestige
d)
variegated
133.
The ______________ of the painting made it difficult to determine its age.
a)
venerability
b)
vestige
c)
variegation
d)
vacuousness