WorksheetsPSAT/SAT List 5 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which word best describes someone who is friendly and shows goodwill towards others?
Brusque
Amicable
Capricious
Convoluted
What does the verb "abate" mean?
To become more intense
To lessen in intensity or become less severe
To predict the future
To act unpredictably
If a manager gives a response that is abrupt and almost rude, which word from the list best describes this behavior?
Amicable
Clairvoyant
Brusque
Capricious
A CEO frequently changes marketing strategies on a whim, confusing employees and hurting morale. Which word best describes the CEO's decisions?
Capricious
Convoluted
Amicable
Abated
A detective consults someone who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive future events. What is this person called?
Brusque
Capricious
Clairvoyant
Convoluted
Which of the following words best describes something that is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge?
Esoteric
Opulent
Hackneyed
Nonchalant
What does the word "evanescent" mean?
Rich and luxurious
Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
Deceitful and untrustworthy
Lacking significance due to overuse
A student is described as "nonchalant" after receiving their exam results. What does this imply about their behavior?
They were extremely anxious and excited
They appeared calm and relaxed, not displaying anxiety or enthusiasm
They were deceitful and untrustworthy
They were rich and luxurious
Which word would best describe a palace filled with gold-leaf chairs and jewel-encrusted tapestries?
Hackneyed
Opulent
Perfidious
Procrastinate
If someone is criticized for using a "hackneyed" plot in their story, what does this mean?
The plot was original and creative
The plot was deceitful and untrustworthy
The plot lacked significance or originality due to overuse; it was clichéd
The plot was quickly fading from memory
What does the word "rancorous" mean?
Characterized by bitter, long-lasting resentment.
To delay or postpone something.
To clear someone of blame or suspicion.
Showing great happiness and joy.
Which of the following is the best example of someone being vindicated?
A person is proven innocent and set free after new evidence is found.
A person delays doing their homework to play games.
Two families continue to argue for generations.
A student studies hard for an exam.
If two families have a "rancorous" relationship, what is most likely true about their interactions?
They have a bitter and long-lasting resentment toward each other.
They are always friendly and supportive.
They rarely interact with each other.
They quickly forgive each other after arguments.
Which word would best describe the act of proving someone’s innocence in court?
Vindicate
Procrastinate
Rancorous
Accuse
A student delays studying for an important test by playing video games. Which vocabulary word best describes this behavior?
Procrastinate
Vindicate
Rancorous
Justify
