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WorksheetsSAT Vocab. P-R
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following sentences uses "pervasive" in a context related to technology?
The pervasive influence of smartphones is evident in modern society.
The pervasive student forgot his homework at home.
She was pervasive in her decision to study abroad.
The pervasive book was left on the shelf.
Which of the following sentences uses the word "pervasive" correctly?
The pervasive smell of fresh bread filled the bakery, making it impossible to ignore.
The pervasive student forgot his homework at home.
She was pervasive in her decision to study abroad.
The pervasive book was left on the shelf.
What is the best antonym for "prominent" when describing a feature of a landscape?
Noticeable
Obscure
Striking
Bold
Choose the sentence where "prominent" is used correctly.
The prominent student was always late to class.
The prominent mountain could be seen from miles away.
She was prominent in her refusal to eat vegetables.
The prominent book was hidden under the bed.
What is the best synonym for "prevalence" in the context of a disease?
Rarity
Frequency
Absence
Novelty
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term "prevalence"?
The sudden outbreak of flu caused a high incidence of illness in the office.
The doctor recommended a new treatment due to the prevalence of side effects from the old medication.
The study examined the prevalence of heart disease among adults over the age of 50.
Despite the low prevalence of the disease, researchers continued to investigate its causes.
Which of the following actions is most likely to "provoke" a reaction?
Whispering a secret
Ignoring a question
Shouting in a quiet room
Reading a book silently
Which of the following words is the closest synonym for "provoke"?
Pacify
Instigate
Ignore
Soothe
In which situation would someone "reciprocate"?
Ignoring a gift
Returning a favor
Refusing an invitation
Forgetting a promise
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "reciprocate"?
The company decided to reciprocate its employees' hard work by reducing their hours.
Although she loved him deeply, she chose not to reciprocate his romantic feelings.
The athlete trained rigorously to reciprocate the coach's belief in her abilities.
To reciprocate the delicious meal, the guests offered to wash the dishes.
What does it mean to "reconcile" differences between two parties?
To ignore them
To make them worse
To resolve them
To highlight them
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "reconcile"?
The chef tried to reconcile the conflicting flavors in the sauce by adding a touch of sweetness.
Despite their differences, the siblings managed to reconcile their shared love for their family.
The accountant reconciled the company's budget by increasing expenses.
The artist sought to reconcile the vibrant colors in her painting by adding more white.
Which of the following best describes the action to "refute" a claim?
To support it
To ignore it
To disprove it
To repeat it
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "refute" in relation to a claim?
The lawyer tried to refute the witness's testimony by shouting objections.
The scientist refuted the widely accepted theory with compelling evidence.
The politician refuted the opponent's arguments by ignoring them completely.
The child refuted his parents' request by throwing a tantrum.
In which context would someone "renounce" something?
To accept a gift
To declare support
To formally give up a title
To quietly agree
Which of the following words is the closest synonym for "renounce"?
Embrace
Endorse
Repudiate
Uphold
What is the best synonym for "retain" in the context of a company keeping its employees during a period of economic downturn?
Keep
Dismiss
Hire
Promote
The dam was designed to ______ the floodwaters, preventing them from inundating the surrounding towns and farmland.
amplify
retain
divert
permeate
Which of the following sentences uses "repression" in a context related to political control or censorship?
The therapist worked with the patient to address the repression of childhood trauma.
The heavy blanket provided a sense of repression against the cold.
The authoritarian government used repression to silence dissent and maintain its power.
The artist's work was a vibrant expression, a complete opposite of repression.
Question:
Which of the following words is the closest synonym for "repression"?
Expression
Suppression
Liberation
Promotion
