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WorksheetsSAT Vocabulary
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the definition of 'Abate'?
to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
extremely bad
in accordance with
What is the definition of 'Abstract'?
extremely bad
existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
relating to hostile opposition
What is the definition of 'Abysmal'?
extremely bad
having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
What is the definition of 'Accordingly'?
in accordance with
to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
relating to hostile opposition
the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
What is the definition of 'Acquisition'?
the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
to make suit a new purpose
having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
What is the definition of 'Adapt'?
to make suit a new purpose; to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
extremely bad
the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
relating to hostile opposition
What is the definition of 'Adept'?
having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
in accordance with
to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
What is the definition of 'Adequate'?
having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
extremely bad
the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
relating to hostile opposition
What is the definition of 'Advent'?
the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
to make suit a new purpose
having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
in accordance with
What is the definition of 'Adversarial'?
relating to hostile opposition
the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: I am an (a) for free higher education. Environmental protesters often (b) for cleaner energy practices.
Advocate
Afford
Agitate
Allow
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: He’s saving money so he can (a) to buy a new car. I can’t (b) to lose any more pencils!
save
afford
spend
waste
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: They’re (a) for better health care.
Agitating
Allowing
Alluding
Ambiguous
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: US law (a) citizens to speak freely.
Allows
Affords
Alludes
Annihilates
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: She (a) to the problem at hand but didn’t say anything more about it.
addressed
ignored
responded
dismissed
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Greg got into an (a) with a stranger at the bar.
Altercation
Ambition
Ambiguity
Analogy
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Her (a) statement made me question whether she could be trusted.
Ambiguous
Ambitious
Analogous
Annihilated
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Penny is so (a) , she wants to be president someday.
Ambitious
Ambivalent
Aesthetic
Advocate
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: His (a) prevented him from immediately signing the contract.
Ambivalence
Ambiguity
Afford
Allude
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Green onions are considered (a) to spring onions.
Analogous
Ambiguous
Ambitious
Annihilated
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The dictator sent orders to (a) the group of rebels.
Annihilate
Advocate
Afford
Agitate
Fill in the blank with the correct word: This result is an _______ and very rarely happens. (Definition: something different from the norm)
anomaly
routine
habit
pattern
Fill in the blank with the correct word: The party was just as fun as I had _______ it would be.
anticipated
forgotten
ignored
doubted
Fill in the blank with the correct word: Her _______ toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom. (Definition: a strong feeling of dislike)
antipathy
admiration
curiosity
affection
Fill in the blank with the correct word: The spring play was the _______ of our school year. (Definition: the highest point of something)
apex
base
valley
start
Fill in the blank with the correct word: Her _______ to leave her house resulted in her missing the train. (Definition: fearful expectation of something)
apprehension
enthusiasm
indifference
eagerness
Fill in the blank with the correct word: She _______ her opinion on the price of the house. (Definition: to clearly express in words)
articulated
mumbled
withdrew
ignored
Fill in the blank with the correct word: Many candies use _______ flavors to make them taste fruity. (Definition: something made; not occurring naturally)
artificial
natural
organic
fresh
Fill in the blank with the correct word: His _______ that sharks are mammals made everyone laugh. (Definition: a strong declaration)
assertion
hesitation
question
whisper
Fill in the blank with the correct word: He lived in a small, _______ cabin in the middle of the woods. (Definition: extremely plain, stern and forbidding, relating to self-denial)
austere
ornate
luxurious
spacious
Fill in the blank with the correct word: The police officer doubted the _______ of the suspect’s story.
authenticity
velocity
density
simplicity
Fill in the blank with the correct word: The company has decided to pursue other _______. (Definition: an intangible path or approach to something)
avenues
streets
rooms
vehicles
Fill in the blank with the correct word: Gerald is an _______ soccer fan. (Definition: actively interested in or enthusiastic about something)
avid
casual
reluctant
occasional
What is the meaning of the word 'Basic'?
relating to the foundation or basis of something
an intense, loud fight
the quality of being brief or terse
a preconception that prevents objectivity
What does the word 'Bear' mean in the context 'She bears a strong resemblance to your mother.'?
to have as a characteristic
to fight loudly and disruptively
to support, strengthen, or fortify
direct, blunt
What is the meaning of the word 'Benevolent'?
kind, generous
tinged with a feeling of sadness
an increase or growth
the trait of being honest and frank
What does the word 'Bias' mean?
a preconception that prevents objectivity
the quality of being brief or terse
to increase or make grow
to support, strengthen, or fortify
What is the meaning of the word 'Bittersweet'?
tinged with a feeling of sadness
an intense, loud fight
direct, blunt
the trait of being honest and frank
What does the word 'Bolster' mean?
to support, strengthen, or fortify
to have (a child)
to fight loudly and disruptively
relating to the foundation or basis of something
What is the meaning of the word 'Boost'?
an increase or growth; to increase or make grow
the quality of being brief or terse
a preconception that prevents objectivity
kind, generous
What does the word 'Brawl' mean?
an intense, loud fight; to fight loudly and disruptively
tinged with a feeling of sadness
the trait of being honest and frank
to support, strengthen, or fortify
What is the meaning of the word 'Brevity'?
the quality of being brief or terse
an increase or growth
direct, blunt
kind, generous
What does the word 'Candid' mean?
direct, blunt
to have as a characteristic
to bring forth
tinged with a feeling of sadness
What is the meaning of the word 'Candor'?
the trait of being honest and frank
a preconception that prevents objectivity
to increase or make grow
an intense, loud fight
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: _____: v. to use to your advantage Example: I’d like to _____ on your math skills by having you work the cash register.
Capitalize
Ignore
Reduce
Complicate
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: _____: v. to trap or take possession of; v. to successfully represent or imitate; v. to captivate, mesmerize; v. to catch or seize
Capture
Release
Ignore
Disturb
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:
_____: adj. relating to the city or citizens
Example: Voting is a _____ duty.
Civic
Rural
Domestic
Global
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: _____: adj. emotionally unattached (usu. used in medical or scientific setting) Example: Her _____ approach to situations allows her to handle them more effectively.
Clinical
Sentimental
Irrational
Empathetic
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: _____: n. special advantage or power Example: Children of rich and famous people often believe they have a lot of _____.
Clout
Burden
Doubt
Guilt
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: _____: adj. indicating a rough texture; adj. lacking refinement or sophistication Example: The horse’s mane was _____, as if it had never been washed. The queen’s _____ way of speaking surprised the other members of royalty.
Coarse
Smooth
Polished
Elegant
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:
_____: v. to happen at the same time
Example: It wasn’t until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert _____ with my finals.
Coincided
Resisted
Departed
Concluded
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: _____: n. the use of payment to request something (e.g., a service or product) Example: This painting was _____ by a rich merchant in 1589.
Commissioned
Borrowed
Discovered
Painted
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:
_____: adj. able to be compared
Example: This novel is _____ to Huckleberry Finn.
Comparable
Compatible
Considerable
Conceivable
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:
_____: adj. sufficiently qualified
Example: We need to hire a _____ web developer to create a good website for our company.
Competent
Reluctant
Obsolete
Fragile
What is the definition of 'complacent'?
to make perfect or complete
satisfied, with no desire to change or improve
to control or manage
to think deeply about
Fill in the blank: Though he had never won any awards or even been published, he was ________ with his life as a poet.
complacent
dissatisfied
restless
disillusioned
What does 'complement' mean?
to admit to a transgression
to make perfect or complete
to restrict
to share something secretive with someone
Fill in the blank: This wine perfectly ________ this platter of gourmet cheese.
complements
compliments
completes
competes
What is one meaning of 'concede'?
to overlook, approve, or allow
to be forced to agree or surrender
to behave a certain way
to form or compose (part of) something
Fill in the blank: With no chance of winning the battle, the army at last ________.
conceded
attacked
celebrated
ignored
What does 'conceive' mean?
to imagine or come up with
to control or manage
to restrict
to think deeply about
Fill in the blank: The plan to build the city was originally ________ in the early 1900s.
conceived
destroyed
forgotten
abandoned
What does 'condone' mean?
to overlook, approve, or allow
to share something secretive with someone
to put limits on; to restrict
overall agreement
Fill in the blank: She couldn't ________ her daughter's rebellious behavior.
condone
predict
ignore
encourage
What is the definition of 'conducive'?
able to bring about or be suitable for
to control or manage
to form or compose (part of) something
to admit to a transgression
Fill in the blank: The noisy students hardly made the campus library ________ to studying.
conducive
opposed
irrelevant
hostile
What does 'conduct' mean?
to control or manage; to behave a certain way
to put limits on; to restrict
to think deeply about
to make perfect or complete
Fill in the blank: The group ________ their research abroad last year.
conducted
conducts
conducting
conduct
What does 'confide' mean?
to share something secretive with someone
to restrict
to be forced to agree or surrender
to overlook, approve, or allow
Fill in the blank: She ________ all of her biggest secrets in her best friend.
confided
confused
contained
convinced
What does 'confine' mean?
to put limits on; to restrict
to control or manage
to make perfect or complete
to think deeply about
Fill in the blank: We are going to ________ the use of this drinking fountain.
confine
expand
ignore
celebrate
What is the definition of 'consensus'?
overall agreement
to form or compose (part of) something
to behave a certain way
to admit to a transgression
Fill in the blank: After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to a ________.
consensus
division
argument
conflict
What does 'constitute' mean?
to form or compose (part of) something
to control or manage
to share something secretive with someone
to restrict
Fill in the blank: The desire for equality ________ the civil rights movement.
constituted
distracted
ignored
delayed
What does 'contemplate' mean?
to think deeply about
to make perfect or complete
to overlook, approve, or allow
to be forced to agree or surrender
Fill in the blank: She ________ telling her teacher about the cheating student.
contemplated
concentrated
complimented
convinced
Fill in the blank: v. to maintain or assert (an opinion). Example: The president _______ that the US government will not negotiate with terrorists.
contends
forgets
abandons
questions
Fill in the blank: v. to be in contrast with. Example: The camera footage _______ his alibi.
contradicts
supports
records
explains
Fill in the blank: adj. highly debatable and causing contention. Example: Millions of viewers watched the _______ debate take place.
controversial
peaceful
irrelevant
unanimous
Fill in the blank: adj. abiding by accepted standards. Example: She lives a _______ life in the suburbs.
conventional
eccentric
rebellious
unorthodox
Fill in the blank: v. to pass on or transfer (information). Example: I have trouble _______ my thoughts in French.
conveying
receiving
forgetting
ignoring
Fill in the blank: n. a firm belief in something. Example: Her religious _______ prevent her from eating meat.
convictions
opinions
doubts
preferences
Fill in the blank: v. to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim). Example: The note signed by her father _______ her claim that she was absent from class that day.
corroborates
contradicts
ignores
questions
Fill in the blank: v. to work in opposition to. Example: This ingredient seems to _______ the other ones.
counteract
combine
enhance
support
Fill in the blank: n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument. Example: Make sure to include a _______ in your essay so that you can show you’ve considered the topic from all perspectives.
counterargument
summary
introduction
conclusion
Fill in the blank: adj. hindering the achievement of a goal. Example: Bill’s idea to take a shortcut was ultimately _______: it took us twice as long to get to the train station.
counterproductive
beneficial
efficient
productive
Fill in the blank: n. the final act or climax. Example: The _______ of the performance was unforgettable.
culmination
introduction
intermission
prologue
Fill in the blank: v. to foster the growth of. Example: Teachers don’t just pass on new information to students—they _______ their academic potential.
cultivate
neglect
diminish
ignore
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The president _______ that Halloween would henceforth be a national holiday.
decreed
whispered
ignored
forgot
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Her _______ to the elderly makes her the perfect candidate for an internship at the retirement center.
deference
indifference
hostility
ignorance
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: I feel as though the sources for my paper are _______.
deficient
abundant
irrelevant
outdated
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Could you _______ the dance move for me?
demonstrate
decorate
translate
eliminate
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: She _______ at my request to transfer to a different department.
demurred
agreed
laughed
rejoiced
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The lost campers quickly _______ their supply of food.
depleted
increased
forgot
shared
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The moon is one giant, _______ landscape.
desolate
fertile
crowded
lush
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Lana _______ a plan to make herself famous.
devised
devoured
divided
derived
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The main _______ is whether to pay for a commercial or not.
dilemma
solution
agreement
celebration
