This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Word List – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Word List Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What does "indifferent" mean? A) Passionate. B) To exaggerate. C) Not caring one way or the other. D) To condemn. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not caring one way or the other. 2. Saccharin = Falsely sweet A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Make less severe = Alleviate A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. To support (verb) A) Bolster. B) Fervent. C) Reprove. D) Precarious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bolster. 5. Indifference, not caring (noun) A) Jocular. B) Corroborate. C) Fervent. D) Apathy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Apathy. 6. Vague, unclear (adj.) A) Reprove. B) Precarious. C) Ambiguous. D) Daunt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ambiguous. 7. To disprove, contradict A) Benevolent. B) Provincial. C) Resolve. D) Refute. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Refute. 8. Amass = Accumulate A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. Superficial means? A) Focused on emotional connections. B) Concerned only with the surface; lacking depth or substance. C) Related to inner thoughts and feelings. D) Deeply insightful and meaningful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Concerned only with the surface; lacking depth or substance. 10. Fill in the blank:Biased in favor of is described as ..... A) Partisan. B) Impartial. C) Unbiased. D) Neutral. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Partisan. 11. Loquacious = Non-talkative; quiet A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. Ridiculous; silly = A) Ludicrous. B) Orthodox. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ludicrous. 13. Something made up or untrue A) Facetious. B) Fabrication. C) Factions. D) Flotsam. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fabrication. 14. What is the meaning of the word 'taunt'? A) Mock, tease. B) An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. C) Rather than from explicit statements; assume. D) Out of date. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mock, tease. 15. What is the meaning of the word 'livid'? A) Discolored from a bruise; reddened with anger. B) Extremely happy and joyful. C) Calm and peaceful. D) Bright and colorful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Discolored from a bruise; reddened with anger. 16. What does "inclined" mean? A) Unwilling. B) Disinclined. C) Uninterested. D) Tending toward one direction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tending toward one direction. 17. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of 'churlish'? A) He always says please and thank you. B) She ignored everyone and refused to help. C) They shared their lunch with everyone. D) He listened attentively to the speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She ignored everyone and refused to help. 18. Transcribe = Copy A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. Pretentious, showy (adj.) A) Ostentatious. B) Fervent. C) Apathy. D) Daunt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ostentatious. 20. What does "jocular" mean? A) Sad. B) Angry. C) Serious. D) Joking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Joking. 21. With his ..... advice, the elder statesman guided the nation through times of uncertainty. A) Aesthetic. B) Sagacious. C) Assiduous. D) Ephemeral. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sagacious. 22. Cruel and unfeeling A) Callous. B) Catankerous. C) Capricious. D) Chicanery. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Callous. 23. Ominous = Threatening A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. Wrong name for something A) Misnomer. B) Multifacted. C) Mollified. D) Mercurial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Misnomer. 25. What does "denounce" mean? A) To worship. B) To speak out against or condemn. C) To be creative. D) To show off. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To speak out against or condemn. 26. What is the meaning of the word 'reticent'? A) Mock, tease. B) Briefness or conciseness in speech or writing. C) Hidden, secret, concealed. D) Offensive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hidden, secret, concealed. 27. Highly decorated = A) Cantankerous. B) Ornate. C) Ambivalence. D) Impecunious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ornate. 28. Able to walk around (used of hospital patients) = A) Ambulatory. B) Orthodox. C) Impious. D) Capacious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ambulatory. 29. A previous occurrence used as a guide = A) Precedent. B) Immoderate. C) Callow. D) Opaque. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Precedent. 30. After he sued his employer he received his remuneration? What does the word "remuneration" mean? A) Bill. B) Discharge. C) Payment for work done. D) Reparations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Payment for work done. 31. Done in a hurry = A) Orthodox. B) Ludicrous. C) Precipitous. D) Ambulatory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Precipitous. 32. Theatrical;exaggerated = A) Titter. B) Histrionic. C) Adulation. D) Laud. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Histrionic. 33. What does "vagrant" refer to? A) A wandering homeless person. B) To worship. C) To add details. D) To differentiate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A wandering homeless person. 34. What does "contentious" mean? A) To worship. B) To condemn. C) To exaggerate. D) Quarrelsome. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quarrelsome. 35. Dangerous (adj.) A) Jocular. B) Contentious. C) Precarious. D) Apathy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Precarious. 36. Hastily/quickly done (adj.) A) Corroborate. B) Ambiguous. C) Cursory. D) Bolster. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cursory. 37. What does "innovative" mean? A) To condemn. B) To worship. C) To be creative or introduce something new. D) To exaggerate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To be creative or introduce something new. 38. What is the meaning of "expository" ? A) Narrative. B) Explanatory. C) Descriptive. D) Persuasive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explanatory. 39. Orthodox = Unconventional A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 40. Who is a "miser" ? A) Someone who invests wisely. B) Someone who donates generously. C) Someone who hoards money. D) Someone who spends freely. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Someone who hoards money. 41. Which word best completes the following sentence.The ballroom was decorated in a(n) ..... style, with crystal chandeliers and gold-trimmed furnishings. A) Assiduous. B) Sagacious. C) Opulent. D) Ephimeral. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Opulent. 42. Vacate; empty; abandon = A) Transcribe. B) Ominous. C) Ruminate. D) Evacuate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evacuate. 43. To scold, find fault with (verb) A) Reprove. B) Ostentatious. C) Fracas. D) Profligate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reprove. 44. To damage or pollute a holy place = A) Desecrate. B) Impious. C) Ludicrous. D) Orthodox. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Desecrate. 45. The BEST definition for coalition based on the following sentence:Leaders of the coalition are passionate about how social movements should be a cornerstone of a grassroots political party. A) A group of influential people. B) An alliance for combined action. C) To create a political party. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An alliance for combined action. 46. Which of the following best describes a gregarious person? A) Feels drained after social interactions. B) Finds it difficult to make friends. C) Enjoys being in social settings. D) Prefers to work alone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Enjoys being in social settings. 47. Lack of harmony (noun) A) Anarchy. B) Discord. C) Subtle. D) Enigma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discord. 48. Full of sadness and longing A) Verbose. B) Whimsical. C) Wistful. D) Vector. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wistful. 49. Which word means 'not concrete; theoretical'? A) Charisma. B) Ramble. C) Abstract. D) Convey. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Abstract. 50. The civil rights laws were enacted to end discrimination and ..... equal rights to all citizens. A) Delegate. B) Enfranchise. C) Make. D) Restrict. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enfranchise. 51. What is the meaning of 'politic'? A) Discreet, tactful. B) Reckless, careless. C) Unaware, ignorant. D) Impolite, rude. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Discreet, tactful. 52. To serve as a good example = A) Exemplify. B) Precipice. C) Lucid. D) Ornate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exemplify. 53. What is the meaning of 'concur'? A) To agree. B) To ignore. C) To disagree. D) To confuse. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To agree. 54. What is the primary function of a cover letter? A) To summarize your entire career history. B) To introduce yourself and highlight your suitability for a job. C) To list all your personal achievements. D) To provide detailed personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce yourself and highlight your suitability for a job. 55. The United Nations often tries to intercede in conflicts between countries. This means sometimes they need ..... A) To mediate or intervene when there is a problem. B) To make a decision because the countries are being indecisive. C) To take sides during a disagreement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To mediate or intervene when there is a problem. 56. Which of the following is a tip for writing a resume? A) Write to impress rather than express. B) Use passive rather than active language. C) Use flowery language. D) Be specific rather than general. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Be specific rather than general. 57. The student's ..... study habits paid off when she received top marks on her final exams. A) Ephimeral. B) Pragmatic. C) Ubiquitous. D) Assiduous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Assiduous. 58. Which vocabulary word means to call forth or draw out. A) Elicit. B) Meritorious. C) Hiatus. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elicit. 59. Withdrawal; Cancellation of a statement = A) Erratic. B) Retraction. C) Laud. D) Adulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Retraction. 60. What is the meaning of the word 'flora'? A) Charming or inspiring quality. B) Plants of a region. C) Not talking much; reserved. D) Conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning. 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