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SAT Direct hits

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

AMBIVALENT

a)

A state of complete indifference.

b)

Only having positive feelings.

c)

Having mixed feelings.

d)

Feeling completely certain or decided.

2.

ANOMALY and ATYPICAL

a)

An expected outcome or result.

b)

Something that fits perfectly into a pattern.

c)

Something unusual or different from the norm.

d)

A repetition of a common occurrence.

3.

SARCASTIC, SARDONIC, SNIDE

a)

Offering genuine praise.

b)

Mocking or teasing in a mean way.

c)

Speaking in a polite and respectful manner.

d)

Complimenting someone with sincerity.

4.

DEARTH and PAUCITY

a)

An abundance or plenty.

b)

A surplus or excess of something.

c)

An average amount.

d)

A lack of something.

5.

PRATTLE

a)

To remain silent or avoid speaking.

b)

To give a detailed, thoughtful speech.

c)

To talk a lot without saying much.

d)

To speak in a deep and meaningful manner.

6.

WRY and DROLL

a)

Humor that is offensive or hurtful.

b)

Clever and dry humor.

c)

Humor that is childish or immature.

d)

Humor that is overly dramatic or exaggerated.

7.

UNCONVENTIONAL and UNORTHODOX

a)

Strictly adhering to established norms.

b)

Not usual or traditional.

c)

Lacking imagination or creativity.

d)

Following the usual or traditional way.

8.

PAINSTAKING, METICULOUS, EXACTING

a)

Only focusing on the general outcome, not specifics.

b)

Very careful and detailed.

c)

Being careless and sloppy with tasks.

d)

Doing something quickly without attention to detail.

9.

AUDACIOUS

a)

Acting in a cautious and conservative manner.

b)

Very bold or daring.

c)

Showing a lack of interest in taking risks.

d)

Being fearful and hesitant.

10.

INDIFFERENT and APATHETIC

a)

Actively involved in emotional responses.

b)

Not interested or caring.

c)

Having a strong opinion about everything.

d)

Being deeply passionate and caring.

11.

DIFFIDENT

a)

Easily angered or irritated.

b)

Shy or lacking confidence.

c)

Constantly boasting about oneself.

d)

Overly confident and outspoken.

12.

PRAGMATIC

a)

Only interested in abstract ideas.

b)

Practical and realistic.

c)

Focusing solely on emotions rather than logic.

d)

Idealistic and theoretical.

13.

EVOCATION

a)

A logical explanation of an event.

b)

Bringing something to mind, often imaginatively.

c)

Making something disappear.

d)

A physical manifestation of an idea.

14.

PRESUMPTUOUS

a)

Acting with excessive caution or restraint.

b)

Overly bold or arrogant.

c)

Lacking any sense of self-confidence.

d)

Being overly humble or submissive.

15.

RECALCITRANT and OBDURATE

a)

Always eager to follow orders without question.

b)

Willing to compromise and change opinions.

c)

Easily influenced by others' opinions.

d)

Very stubborn and unwilling to change.

16.

BOON

a)

A harmful thing that causes trouble.

b)

Something that brings harm or negativity.

c)

A helpful thing.

d)

An ordinary or mundane event.

17.

BANE

a)

A source of happiness and joy.

b)

A neutral or indifferent force.

c)

A cause of trouble or harm.

d)

Something that provides positive effects.

18.

CLANDESTINE and SURREPTITIOUS

a)

A planned and announced action.

b)

Done openly with no attempt to hide.

c)

Done in secret.

d)

A public display of behavior.

19.

AFFABLE, AMIABLE, GENIAL, GREGARIOUS

a)

Mean-spirited and aggressive.

b)

Friendly and pleasant.

c)

Cold, aloof, and unfriendly.

d)

Shy and introverted.

20.

AUSTERE

a)

Highly decorated and ornate.

b)

Luxurious and extravagant.

c)

Excessively emotional or dramatic.

d)

Simple or plain.

21.

AUSTERITY

a)

A state of extreme comfort and excess.

b)

Strict or limited living.

c)

A carefree and spontaneous lifestyle.

d)

Overindulgence in material goods.

22.

ALTRUISTIC

a)

Only caring about one's own needs.

b)

Refusing to help others under any circumstances.

c)

Putting others before yourself.

d)

Being selfish and self-centered.

23.

AMBIGUOUS

a)

Clear and straightforward.

b)

Having one specific, well-defined meaning.

c)

Unclear or having more than one meaning.

d)

Completely irrelevant or unimportant.

24.

UPBRAID, REPROACH, CASTIGATE

a)

To praise or compliment.

b)

To criticize or scold.

c)

To show admiration or respect.

d)

To completely ignore or avoid someone.

25.

NOSTALGIA

a)

A desire to forget the past.

b)

Longing for the past.

c)

Disinterest in past experiences.

d)

Feeling excited for future events.

26.

CONJECTURE and SUPPOSITION

a)

A fact or proven truth.

b)

A detailed and accurate conclusion.

c)

A guess based on little evidence.

d)

A decision based on thorough research.

27.

OBSOLETE, ARCHAIC, ANTIQUATED

a)

New and cutting-edge.

b)

Modern and up-to-date.

c)

No longer in use or outdated.

d)

Widely used and in demand.

28.

AUSPICIOUS and PROPITIOUS

a)

Indicating failure or misfortune.

b)

Suggesting potential obstacles.

c)

Showing signs of success.

d)

Uncertain or undecided.

29.

MOROSE and DESPONDENT

a)

Excited and full of energy.

b)

Very sad or hopeless.

c)

Calm and indifferent.

d)

Extremely cheerful and optimistic.

30.

IMPASSE

a)

A successful resolution to a conflict.

b)

An agreement or consensus.

c)

A breakthrough or major progress.

d)

A situation with no solution.

31.

ANACHRONISM

a)

A perfectly timely event.

b)

Something out of its proper time period.

c)

A recent or current trend.

d)

A modern and up-to-date idea or practice.

32.

BELIE

a)

To confirm the truth of something.

b)

To provide accurate and truthful information.

c)

To give a false impression.

d)

To make something clear and obvious.

33.

MITIGATE, MOLLIFY, ASSUAGE, ALLEVIATE

a)

to ignore completely

b)

to create more problems

c)

to ease, relieve, or lessen

d)

to make worse

34.

COVET

a)

to feel indifferent

b)

to reject something

c)

to strongly desire or crave

d)

to give something away

35.

ANTITHESIS, ANTITHETICAL, ANTIPODAL

a)

not connected at all

b)

almost the same

c)

slightly related

d)

direct opposite

36.

PROTOTYPE

a)

a final version

b)

something old and broken

c)

an original model

d)

a fake copy

37.

ALOOF

a)

deeply emotional

b)

detached or reserved

c)

overly excited

d)

outgoing and friendly

38.

TRITE, HACKNEYED, PEDESTRIAN, PLATITUDINOUS, BANAL, INSIPID

a)

very rare

b)

commonplace

c)

highly creative

d)

unique and original

39.

ANTECEDENT, FORERUNNER, PRECURSOR

a)

an unrelated incident

b)

a future occurrence

c)

a simultaneous event

d)

a preceding event

40.

PLAUSIBLE

a)

impossible

b)

believable

c)

ridiculous

d)

completely unrealistic

41.

IMPLAUSIBLE

a)

believable with evidence

b)

somewhat reasonable

c)

not believable

d)

highly plausible

42.

PRUDENT

a)

careful or cautious

b)

careless

c)

reckless

d)

overly confident

43.

AESTHETIC

a)

a focus on practicality only

b)

an appreciation of what is beautiful or attractive

c)

an obsession with plain things

d)

a lack of interest in beauty

44.

PARADOX

a)

harmony

b)

a seeming contradiction that expresses a truth

c)

agreement

d)

consistency

45.

ENIGMATIC and INSCRUTABLE

a)

clear

b)

mysterious; baffling

c)

obvious

d)

transparent

46.

ACQUIESCE

a)

resist

b)

to comply

c)

oppose

d)

disagree

47.

AUTONOMOUS

a)

Controlled by others

b)

Constantly seeking approval

c)

Independent or self-governing

d)

Reliant on external support

48.

FUTILE

a)

Practical and achievable

b)

Doomed to failure or pointless

c)

Certain to succeed

d)

Likely to improve

49.

INDIGENOUS and ENDEMIC

a)

Found everywhere

b)

Created artificially

c)

Imported or foreign

d)

Native to an area

50.
UBIQUITOUS and PREVALENT
a)
Everywhere or widespread
b)
Limited to one place
c)
Rarely seen
d)
Unknown
51.
PANDEMIC
a)
A widespread epidemic
b)
A small, localized illness
c)
A long-lasting disease
d)
A rare occurrence
52.
FORTITUDE
a)
Strength of mind or courage
b)
Physical strength
c)
A lack of determination
d)
Carelessness
53.
Term
a)
Definition
b)
Incorrect Definition 1
c)
Incorrect Definition 2
d)
Incorrect Definition 3
54.
DIMINUTIVE
a)
Very small
b)
Extremely large
c)
Medium in size
d)
Of average importance
55.
TRIVIAL and MINUTIAE
a)
Minor, everyday details
b)
Major or significant events
c)
Complicated concepts
d)
Extraordinary or unique features
56.
EXHORT
a)
To strongly encourage
b)
To scold
c)
To prohibit
d)
To completely ignore
57.
ANTIPATHY, ANIMOSITY, RANCOR
a)
Strong dislike
b)
Deep affection
c)
Mild interest
d)
Neutral opinion
58.
DIGRESS
a)
To depart from a subject
b)
To stay focused on a subject
c)
To finish discussing a topic
d)
To summarize the main point
59.
TENACIOUS
a)
Showing great determination
b)
Easily giving up
c)
Uninterested or indifferent
d)
Lacking focus
60.
INDULGENT
a)
Overly tolerant
b)
Very strict
c)
Completely careless
d)
Balanced and fair
61.
POLARIZE and DIVISIVE
a)
To break into opposing factions
b)
To unify people
c)
To create harmony
d)
To strengthen teamwork
62.
NEBULOUS
a)
Vague or lacking a fully developed form
b)
Clearly defined
c)
Fully detailed
d)
Obvious and easy to understand
63.
ANALOGY and ANALOGOUS
a)
A similarity or likeness
b)
A complete difference
c)
A clear contradiction
d)
An original creation
64.
FLEETING and EPHEMERAL
a)
Very brief or short-lived
b)
Permanent
c)
Long-lasting
d)
Timeless
65.
PENCHANT and PREDILECTION
a)
A preference for something
b)
Dislike for something
c)
Complete disinterest
d)
Unawareness
66.
CAPRICIOUS and MERCURIAL
a)
Fickle or constantly shifting moods
b)
Steady and reliable
c)
Completely focused
d)
Calm and collected
67.
BOORISH, UNCOUTH, CRASS
a)
Vulgar or crude
b)
Polite and refined
c)
Sophisticated
d)
Well-mannered
68.
INDIGNANT
a)
Outrage at something unjust
b)
Indifference to unfairness
c)
Joy in response to fairness
d)
Calm acceptance of a situation
69.
INNUENDO
a)
A veiled reference
b)
A direct statement
c)
A well-known fact
d)
An obvious remark
70.
THWART and STYMIE
a)
To stop or frustrate
b)
To assist
c)
To encourage progress
d)
To allow
71.
ADROIT, DEFT, ADEPT, DEXTEROUS
a)
Skillful
b)
Clumsy
c)
Untrained
d)
Inexperienced
72.
ADMONISH
a)
To earnestly caution
b)
To praise
c)
To encourage recklessly
d)
To disregard warnings
73.
INCONTROVERTIBLE
a)
Cannot be disputed
b)
Related to arguments
c)
Open to debate
d)
Unclear or vague