WorksheetsSAT Vocabulary Quizs 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
anonymous
(adj)
Mary received a love poem from an anonymous admirer.
Being known and recognized.
Being unknown, unrecognized.
Being famous and celebrated.
Being easily identifiable.
antithesis
(n)
Your values, which hold war and violence in the highest esteem, are the antithesis of my pacifist beliefs.
The absolute opposite
A synonym for peace
A type of philosophical argument
A form of government
apocryphal
(adj)
(e.g., Because I am standing before you, it seems obvious that the stories circulating about my demise were apocryphal.)
Fictitious, false, wrong
Authentic, true, correct
Historical, factual, accurate
Legendary, mythical, imaginary
approbation
Praise (e.g., The crowd welcomed the heroes with approbation.)
Criticism (e.g., The critics expressed their disapproval.)
Indifference (e.g., The audience showed no reaction.)
Confusion (e.g., The message was unclear to many.)
arbiter
One who can resolve a dispute, make a decision.
A person who initiates a conflict.
An individual who observes a situation without intervening.
A mediator who only listens to one side.
anguish
Extreme happiness, joy.
Extreme sadness, torment.
Mild discomfort, annoyance.
Complete indifference, apathy.
archetypal (adj.)
The most representative or typical example of something.
A term used to describe something that is ancient or outdated.
A word that refers to a unique or one-of-a-kind item.
A description of something that is overly complex or convoluted.
assess (v.)
To evaluate.
To ignore.
To complicate.
To simplify.
Atypical
Typical and expected
Not typical, unusual
Common and ordinary
Regular and standard
assiduous (adj.)
Hard-working, diligent.
Lazy and indifferent.
Quick and careless.
Inconsistent and unreliable.
Austere
Very bare, bleak
Luxurious and extravagant
Colorful and vibrant
Comfortable and cozy
arcane (adj.)
Obscure, secret, known only by a few.
Common and widely understood.
Easily accessible and clear.
Bright and colorful.
Avenge
To seek revenge
To forgive and forget
To celebrate a victory
To ignore wrongdoing
assuage (v.)
To ease, pacify.
To provoke, incite.
To ignore, neglect.
To confuse, bewilder.
arid (adj.)
Excessively dry.
Characterized by heavy rainfall.
Rich in vegetation.
Suitable for agriculture.
Astute
Very clever, crafty
Unintelligent, foolish
Indifferent, apathetic
Naive, innocent
Avarice
Excessive greed
Generous giving
Moderate spending
Selfless charity
Audacious
Excessively bold
Cautiously optimistic
Mildly aggressive
Timid and reserved
ardor (n.)
A state of calmness and tranquility.
Extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm.
A feeling of indifference or apathy.
A type of physical exhaustion.
appraise
(v)
(e.g., A realtor will come over tonight to appraise our house.)
To assess the worth or value of
To decorate or enhance the appearance of
To evaluate the performance of an employee
To predict future trends based on data
