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WorksheetsSAT Vocabulary Quiz #3, 11A
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
After the holidays, she adopted an __________ diet, limiting herself to small portions of fruits and vegetables.
callous
abstemious
diffuse
clemency
A teacher warns his students not to cheat on the exam and explains the consequences. Which word best fits what the teacher is doing?
admonishing
debunking
duping
diffusing
Which word is closest in meaning to friendship?
bastion
clemency
amity
admonish
The castle was considered a __________ against enemy attacks, standing strong for centuries.
amity
bastion
clemency
exorcize
The opposite of sympathetic is:
clemency
callous
abstemious
diffuse
A scientist proves that a popular myth is false. Which word best fits his action?
admonish
debunk
amity
exorcize
A scammer tricks someone into giving away their bank information. Which word best applies?
clemency
dupe
exorcize
abstemious
Which word is closest in meaning to expel or cast out?
diffuse
debunk
exorcize
amity
Which word is the opposite of harsh punishment?
clemency
bastion
admonish
dupe
The priest attempted to _________ the evil spirit from the old house.
exorcize
exercise
exorcism
exorcist
Which word means fortification or stronghold?
bastion
admonish
amity
clemency
The opposite of generous or merciful is:
abstemious
clemency
harsh
callous
Which word means leniency?
clemency
bastion
admonish
diffuse
Her ________ lifestyle included avoiding rich foods and alcohol.
abstemious
gregarious
ostentatious
prodigal
A magazine article explains why a famous “miracle cure” is actually a scam. Which word applies?
amity
debunk
dupe
exorcize
The aroma of freshly baked bread seemed to __________ into every corner of the bakery.
diffuse
condense
evaporate
solidify
Which word is closest in meaning to to fool or trick?
admonish
dupe
exorcize
callous
The opposite of kindhearted or compassionate is:
abstemious
callous
clemency
bastion
