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SAT Vocabulary Quiz #3, 11A

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After the holidays, she adopted an __________ diet, limiting herself to small portions of fruits and vegetables.

a)

callous

b)

abstemious

c)

diffuse

d)

clemency

2.

A teacher warns his students not to cheat on the exam and explains the consequences. Which word best fits what the teacher is doing?

a)

admonishing

b)

debunking

c)

duping

d)

diffusing

3.

Which word is closest in meaning to friendship?

a)

bastion

b)

clemency

c)

amity

d)

admonish

4.

The castle was considered a __________ against enemy attacks, standing strong for centuries.

a)

amity

b)

bastion

c)

clemency

d)

exorcize

5.

The opposite of sympathetic is:

a)

clemency

b)

callous

c)

abstemious

d)

diffuse

6.

A scientist proves that a popular myth is false. Which word best fits his action?

a)

admonish

b)

debunk

c)

amity

d)

exorcize

7.

A scammer tricks someone into giving away their bank information. Which word best applies?

a)

clemency

b)

dupe

c)

exorcize

d)

abstemious

8.

Which word is closest in meaning to expel or cast out?

a)

diffuse

b)

debunk

c)

exorcize

d)

amity

9.

Which word is the opposite of harsh punishment?

a)

clemency

b)

bastion

c)

admonish

d)

dupe

10.

The priest attempted to _________ the evil spirit from the old house.

a)

exorcize

b)

exercise

c)

exorcism

d)

exorcist

11.

Which word means fortification or stronghold?

a)

bastion

b)

admonish

c)

amity

d)

clemency

12.

The opposite of generous or merciful is:

a)

abstemious

b)

clemency

c)

harsh

d)

callous

13.

Which word means leniency?

a)

clemency

b)

bastion

c)

admonish

d)

diffuse

14.

Her ________ lifestyle included avoiding rich foods and alcohol.

a)

abstemious

b)

gregarious

c)

ostentatious

d)

prodigal

15.

A magazine article explains why a famous “miracle cure” is actually a scam. Which word applies?

a)

amity

b)

debunk

c)

dupe

d)

exorcize

16.

The aroma of freshly baked bread seemed to __________ into every corner of the bakery.

a)

diffuse

b)

condense

c)

evaporate

d)

solidify

17.

Which word is closest in meaning to to fool or trick?

a)

admonish

b)

dupe

c)

exorcize

d)

callous

18.

The opposite of kindhearted or compassionate is:

a)

abstemious

b)

callous

c)

clemency

d)

bastion