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Week 17 SAT Vocabulary

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "abysmal"?

a)

Exceptionally bad or displeasing

b)

Exceptionally good or pleasing

c)

Slightly disappointing

d)

Somewhat confusing

2.

Which of the following situations best illustrates the use of the word "abysmal"?

a)

Only one person shows up to your party

b)

Everyone you invited attends your party

c)

The party is average and uneventful

d)

The party is slightly delayed

3.

If you wanted to describe a movie that was really, really bad, which word from the material would you use?

a)

Abysmal

b)

Fantastic

c)

Mediocre

d)

Satisfactory

4.

What is the meaning of the word "impertinence"?

a)

The trait of being rude and inclined to take liberties

b)

The quality of being generous and kind

c)

The ability to solve complex problems

d)

The act of being extremely shy and reserved

5.

What is the meaning of the word "livid" as used in the provided material?

a)

Furiously angry

b)

Extremely happy

c)

Very tired

d)

Deeply confused

6.

How can the word "livid" be used to describe something other than a person's emotion?

a)

To describe a color, such as a bruise or the sea

b)

To describe a sound, such as a loud noise

c)

To describe a taste, such as something bitter

d)

To describe a smell, such as something fragrant

7.

What is the definition of the word "pallor"?

a)

Unnatural lack of color

b)

Excessive sweating

c)

High body temperature

d)

Sudden weight loss

8.

Which of the following situations could cause pallor, according to the following examples?

a)

Spending 10 days indoors playing video games

b)

Eating a healthy diet

c)

Exercising regularly

d)

Getting plenty of sunlight

9.

What is the definition of the word "precept"?

a)

A rule of personal conduct

b)

A type of punishment

c)

A scientific theory

d)

A form of entertainment

10.

Why might precepts be considered important in society?

a)

They provide guidance on how to act or behave

b)

They increase financial wealth

c)

They guarantee academic success

d)

They ensure physical strength

11.

How might your feelings about a person change after spending time with them, according to the example in the text?

a)

They may undergo a complete metamorphosis

b)

They will always stay the same

c)

They will become less important

d)

They will become more confusing

12.

If an object has pecuniary value, what does that imply?

a)

It is worth money and can be sold for cash

b)

It is very old and valuable only for its age

c)

It is important for sentimental reasons

d)

It is useful for scientific research

13.

Which of the following situations best demonstrates the act of "spurning"?

a)

Thanking someone for a gift

b)

Ignoring a suggestion

c)

Rejecting an offer with a snort and eye roll

d)

Accepting help politely

14.

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of "vex"?

a)

A friend keeps tapping their pen during a test, making it hard for you to concentrate.

b)

You receive a compliment from your teacher.

c)

You win a prize in a competition.

d)

You find a quiet place to study.