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SAT VOCAB 9

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best definition of the word variable?

a)

Not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change

b)

Protection of natural resources

c)

Of great significance or value

d)

Increasing or growing by accumulation

2.

What is the best definition of the word verisimilitude?

a)

Sudden and unexpected

b)

The appearance of being true or real

c)

Deeply interested or involved

d)

Concerned with beauty or artistic impact

3.

What is the best definition of the word veteran?

a)

The complete loss of hope

b)

A person with long experience in a particular field

c)

Completely covers or surrounds

d)

To come into view or become known

4.

What is the best definition of the word vigor?

a)

Physical strength and good health; effort and energy

b)

To support or strengthen

c)

A level of quality or attainment used as a norm

d)

An opinion or conclusion formed without complete evidence

5.

What is the best definition of the word waive?

a)

Increasing or growing by accumulation

b)

Chooses from a number of alternatives

c)

To refrain from enforcing or insisting on a rule or claim

d)

A limitation or restriction

6.

What is the best definition of the word wayward?

a)

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior

b)

To twist out of shape or misrepresent

c)

The process of bringing new life or energy to something

d)

A shortage or lack, especially of money

7.

What is the best definition of the word widespread?

a)

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people

b)

In the order previously mentioned

c)

To have a mutual relationship or connection

d)

Given the authority to do something

8.

What is the best definition of the word withdraw?

a)

A detailed investigation or analysis of a subject

b)

To remove or take away from a particular place or position

c)

Anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems

d)

To collect and organize information

9.

What is the best definition of the word worried?

a)

Anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems

b)

To move in different directions from a common point

c)

A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that happened or was done

d)

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically

10.

Monica left work early to ______ the traffic.

a)

ruse

b)

goad

c)

elude

d)

emote

11.

James is aware that it's ______ to drive without a seatbelt, but he did it anyway.

a)

illicit

b)

deft

c)

venal

d)

wary

12.

Yasmine was very _____ when it came to sharing her secret with her brother.

a)

agile

b)

lucid

c)

dour

d)

wary

13.

April has a tendency of being _____ to her ex best friend Jordan.

a)

candid

b)

surly

c)

goad

d)

dour

14.

I want to run like a jaguar; they're so ____.

a)

agile

b)

sublime

c)

emote

d)

deft

15.

Since Harper and Angel have known each other for years, they have a steady _______

a)

venal

b)

ruse

c)

amity

d)

deft

16.

Even though the storm passed, the sky is still _____

a)

dour

b)

wary

c)

lucid

d)

candid

17.

I can barely tell if Sasha eats because she's so ______

a)

bigot

b)

lithe

c)

futile

d)

negate

18.

I can never tell when Ronald is being serious since he always has a _____ up his sleeve.

a)

goad

b)

respite

c)

surly

d)

ruse

19.

Jessica is extremely _____ when it comes to cheerleading.

a)

candid

b)

deft

c)

flout

d)

wary

20.

Alejandro decided to _____ the fact that he didn't do the homework.

a)

flout

b)

nettle

c)

sublime

d)

tacit

21.

Lashay thinks it's ______ to join the debate team.

a)

emote

b)

illicit

c)

futile

d)

deft

22.

Former President Trump had numerous public conversations that people considered him to a _____.

a)

goad

b)

bigot

c)

surly

d)

venal

23.

Yvette knew it would bring shame, but she decided to be _____ about cheating on her exam.

a)

candid

b)

lucid

c)

agile

d)

elude

24.

The _____ wasn't long enough before Coach Wright told us to ran the track again.

a)

respite

b)

deft

c)

ruse

d)

venal

25.

Why must to try to _____ me to choose violence?!

a)

nettle

b)

goad

c)

wary

d)

dour

26.

Not sure why but Clara considers thunderstorms to be ______.

a)

emote

b)

surly

c)

sublime

d)

elude

27.

They perform and ____ solely with their voices and faces.

a)

emote

b)

lithe

c)

ruse

d)

negate

28.

Elizabeth prefers to _____ her little brother because at times, he can be a pest.

a)

nettle

b)

flout

c)

elude

d)

surly

29.

For many years there was almost _____ agreement that what people needed where computers were involved was just more training.

a)

amity

b)

tacit

c)

candid

d)

lucid

30.

Elicena managed to give a ____ definition of the word "reprehensible".

a)

sublime

b)

illicit

c)

agile

d)

lucid

31.

No man was more free or outspoken in his criticism of the policy of his employers than this apparently ____ writer.

a)

venal

b)

surly

c)

dour

d)

candid

32.

to accomodate yourself to a new situation

a)

adapt

b)

deplete

c)

emit

d)

imposition

33.

to use up the resources

a)

adapt

b)

deplete

c)

emit

d)

imposition

34.

to discharge or release

a)

adapt

b)

deplete

c)

emit

d)

imposition

35.

an unnecessary burden

a)

adapt

b)

deplete

c)

emit

d)

imposition

36.

city or citizens

a)

civic

b)

deplete

c)

emit

d)

imposition

37.

extravagant or exaggerated

a)

civic

b)

melodramatic

c)

onset

d)

persecute

38.

beginning or early stages

a)

civic

b)

melodramatic

c)

onset

d)

persecute

39.

to cause suffering

a)

civic

b)

melodramatic

c)

onset

d)

persecute

40.

without attention to danger or risk

a)

civic

b)

melodramatic

c)

onset

d)

rash

41.

having practical intelligence or knowledge

a)

savvy

b)

melodramatic

c)

onset

d)

rash

42.


1. What does the word "brevity" mean?


a)
Longevity
b)
Complexity
c)
Brightness
d)
Conciseness
43.

What does the word "quiescent" mean?

a)
Loud and noisy
b)
Bright and colorful
c)
In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
d)
Fast and rapid
44.

What does the word "laconic" mean?

a)
Extremely talkative
b)
Using very few words
c)
Very loud and noisy
d)
Very happy and joyful
45.

Define the word "terse"

a)
Long-winded and detailed
b)
Brief and to the point
c)
Extremely verbose
d)
Full of unnecessary information
46.

Which of these is a synonym for "pithy"?

a)
Long-winded
b)
Verbose
c)
Concise
d)
Rambling
47.

Define "taciturn"

a)
Extremely talkative
b)
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech
c)
Very cheerful and lively
d)
Very friendly and sociable
48.

Which of these means "reticent"?

a)
Talkative
b)
Reserved
c)
Outgoing
d)
Friendly
49.

What is the opposite of "succinct"?

a)
Verbose
b)
Brief
c)
Concise
d)
Short
50.

(a)   sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.

51.

I am naturally (a)   , and became a silent and attentive listener.

52.

When I struggle to be (a)   , I end by being obscure.

53.

“Mathematicians are a bit like the (a)   Vermonter who, when asked if he’s lived in the state his whole life, replies, “Not yet."

54.

Choose a synonym for laconic.

a)
Verbose
b)
Chatty
c)
Concise
d)
Talkative
55.

Choose an antonym for succinct.

a)
Verbose
b)
Concise
c)
Brief
d)
Laconic
56.

Which of these best describes someone who is quiescent?

a)
Someone who is active
b)
Someone who is loud
c)
Someone who is quiet
d)
Someone who is aggressive
57.

What best describes a moment filled with brevity?

a)
A short-lived moment
b)
A moment filled with joy
c)
A moment filled with sadness
d)
A moment filled with excitement
58.

What best describes a story known to be pithy?

a)
A story that is lengthy and detailed
b)
A story that is full of suspense and mystery
c)
A story that is concise and forcefully expressive
d)
A story that is humorous and entertaining
59.

How does someone behave when they are terse and taciturn?

a)
They are talkative and outgoing
b)
They are cheerful and energetic
c)
They are quiet and reserved
d)
They are aggressive and confrontational
60.

When your notes are succinct, how do they read?

a)
They read as brief and clear
b)
They read as long and detailed
c)
They read as confusing and complex
d)
They read as incomplete and vague
61.

You have broken a vase. Your mother is quiescent. What is she doing?

a)
She is being quiet and still
b)
She is cleaning the vase
c)
She is shouting at you
d)
She is buying a new vase
62.

Which word has the definition of: to regard as unworthy of consideration or notice; contempt; extreme dislike

a)

counterproductive

b)

apex

c)

disdain

d)

nuance

63.

Which word has the definition of: deeply important; important; full of consequence

a)

apex

b)

momentous

c)

disdain

d)

nuance

64.

Which word has the definition of: something that actually words against you.

a)

momentous

b)

counterproductive

c)

disdain

d)

nuance

65.

Which word has the definition of: having a subtle difference

a)

apex

b)

disdain

c)

malicious

d)

nuance

66.

Which word has the definition of: the highest point

a)

tactful

b)

bittersweet

c)

apex

d)

nuance

67.

The ________________ of her high school career was having Ms. Perry as an English teacher.

a)

bittersweet

b)

counterproductive

c)

apex

d)

nuance

68.

Deciding on which college or university to attend can be a _____________ decision for most seniors.

a)

malicious

b)

momentous

c)

disdain

d)

nuance

69.

The ______________________ between connotation and denotation can change the meaning of any sentence.

a)

tactful

b)

couterproductive

c)

nuance

d)

disdain

70.

Arguing with your teacher is usually ______________________ to what you want to achieve.

a)

tactful

b)

disdain

c)

apex

d)

counterproductive

71.

The community responded with _______________ to the theif who stole from the homeless man.

a)

malicious

b)

disdain

c)

apex

d)

bittersweet

72.

Which word has the definition of: bad or hurtful

a)

bittersweet

b)

counterproductive

c)

malicious

d)

momentous

73.

Which word has the definition of: being diplomatic - saying something unacceptable in a socially acceptable way.

a)

tactful

b)

nuance

c)

bittersweet

d)

counterproductive

74.

Which word has the definition of: pleasure accompanied with suffering or regret

a)

counterproductive

b)

bittersweet

c)

oxymoron

75.

In the face of a global pandemic, Rob, known as a/n ____, remains unshaken and ready to face any challenges.

a)

gauge

b)

fatalist

c)

aberration

d)

anecdote

76.

While sailing, Nora and Henry spotted some flotsam in the water. What does flotsam refer to?

a)

floating wreckage

b)

rich people

c)

sleek yachts

d)

items on a ship

77.

Before I announced my candidacy, I wanted to gauge people's reactions to me. Gauge as used in this sentence means --

a)

measure rainwater

b)

use a measuring instrument

c)

determine

d)

count

78.

My grandfather used to tell really good anecdotes from his days in the army.

a)

stories about suffering

b)

judgmental remarks

c)

short, interesting accounts

d)

secrets

79.

In a business meeting, Aria noticed that Mr. Payne has the ____ to make wise business decisions.

a)

gastronomy

b)

felicity

c)

idiosyncrasy

d)

acumen

80.

Mia's ___ at the news that her lost puppy was found knew no bounds.

a)

gauge

b)

anecdote

c)

acumen

d)

felicity

81.

If I enjoy eating at good, expensive restaurants, I am partaking in _____.

(a)  

Choose from the below words

gauging

fatalism

gastronomy

idée fixe

82.

During a school trip to the beach on a hot summer day, David noticed Luna wearing a thick winter coat. This can be considered as a/n ____.

a)

flotsam

b)

anecdote

c)

aberration

d)

felicity

83.

Anika noticed a/n peculiarity in Rohan's handwriting that distinguishes him from others. What is this peculiarity called?

a)

fatalism

b)

idée fixe

c)

idiosyncrasy

d)

acumen

84.

"My ___ this week is that new dance on Tik-Tok!" Tami said.

(a)  

Choose from the below words

flotsam

anecdote

aberration

idée fixe
85.

to make less burdensome or less hard to bear

a)

inconceivable

b)

alleviate

c)

pastoral

d)

fallacy

86.

to turn away or to turn aside

a)

inconceivable

b)

alleviate

c)

avert

d)

fallacy

87.

to draw a conclusion

a)

deduce

b)

abduction

c)

avert

d)

fallacy

88.

incorrect

a)

deduce

b)

abduction

c)

avert

d)

erroneous

89.

impulsive, hasty, reckless

a)

deduce

b)

impetuous

c)

avert

d)

erroneous

90.

fearless and bold

a)

deduce

b)

impetuous

c)

intrepid

d)

erroneous

91.

ordinary

a)

deduce

b)

impetuous

c)

intrepid

d)

mediocre

92.

any trouble that severely tests courage, strength, patience, conscience

a)

ordeal

b)

impetuous

c)

intrepid

d)

mediocre

93.

uncontrolled growth; growing or climbing without restraint

a)

ordeal

b)

impetuous

c)

intrepid

d)

rampant

94.

taint; token of disgrace attached to a person after doing evil

a)

ordeal

b)

impetuous

c)

stigma

d)

rampant

95.

to put an end to, to put a stop to

a)

ordeal

b)

impetuous

c)

stigma

d)

terminate

96.

the use of many words unnecessarily

a)

verbiage

b)

impetuous

c)

stigma

d)

terminate

97.

showing sincere remorse; filled with guilt or regret

a)

verbiage

b)

impetuous

c)

stigma

d)

contrite

98.

I am very cunning and deceitful.

a)

immutable

b)

benign

c)

guile

d)

credulous

99.

I am not moving

a)

static

b)

bastion

c)

guile

d)

euphonious

100.

I am a stronghold, a fort.

a)

disparage

b)

cacophonous

c)

bastion

d)

incessant

101.

I am melodious, pleasant sounding

a)

euphonious

b)

cacophonous

c)

credulous

d)

disparage

102.

To speak poorly of someone or something.

a)

immutable

b)

disparage

c)

euphonious

d)

guile

103.

Harsh sounding

a)

euphonious

b)

incessant

c)

cacophonous

d)

benign

104.

Non-stop

a)

static

b)

benign

c)

disparage

d)

incessant

105.

Gullible or ready to believe without proof

a)

immutable

b)

credulous

c)

benign

d)

disparage

106.

Kindly; good natured

a)

benign

b)

guile

c)

euphonious

d)

bastion

107.

Unchanging; permanent

a)

static

b)

immutable

c)

disparage

d)

guile

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