This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Words – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Words Quiz 23 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Neologism means ..... A) To surrender; to give up or give in. B) Of equal value or significance. C) Prudent; cautious. D) A new word or phrase; a new usage of a word. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A new word or phrase; a new usage of a word. 2. Assiduous:adjective A) Comply with rules, standards, or laws. B) Showing great care and perseverance. C) Well meaning and kindly. D) Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Showing great care and perseverance. 3. If you are an advocate of something, are you for it, against it, both, or neither? A) For. B) Against. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For. 4. To use up energy or money A) Ferocity. B) Expend. C) Hypothetical. D) Fluctuate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Expend. 5. What does "ineffable" mean? A) Skillful with hands. B) Impossible to express in words. C) A person who deliberately tries to avoid work. D) Not hasty and very detailed. E) Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Impossible to express in words. 6. Which phrase best matches demure? A) Wild, reckless, daring. B) Loud, flashy, boastful. C) Stubborn, defiant, rude. D) Quiet, modest, reserved. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quiet, modest, reserved. 7. Baby smiles are food for the soul. A) Personification. B) Characterization. C) Metaphor. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Metaphor. 8. To discourage or prevent someone from doing something. A) Justify. B) Deter. C) Ambitious. D) Advocate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Deter. 9. Monica left work early to ..... the traffic. A) Goad. B) Elude. C) Ruse. D) Emote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elude. 10. ANTONYMS:careless; inexact; imprecise A) Strident. B) Aversion. C) Diligence. D) Meticulous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Meticulous. 11. The sick child was very ..... as his parents carried him into the emergency room. A) Tirade. B) Unscathed. C) Viable. D) Listless. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Listless. 12. Become less intense or widespread A) Abate. B) Epochal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abate. 13. Indifferent; showing no caring, interest, or concern A) Munificent. B) Apathetic. C) Antiquated. D) Contentious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Apathetic. 14. Sanguine means ..... A) Reddish. B) Greenish. C) Yellowish. D) Blueish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reddish. 15. Teresa was shocked to discover a secret room in her house filled with bullion. A) Unlucky. B) Lucky. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lucky. 16. Encourage or assist A) Abet. B) Effluvia. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abet. 17. Stubborn and refusing to follow rules. A) Recalcitrant. B) Onerous. C) Spurious. D) Sagacious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Recalcitrant. 18. To speak in favor of A) Opine. B) Bolster. C) Subtle. D) Advocate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Advocate. 19. We are not sure when camp will start, so the time we have to get up is tentative. What does the word tentative mean? A) Unconfirmed. B) Certain. C) Persistent. D) Dishonest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unconfirmed. 20. The ..... band only played small surprise shows; they were never advertised. A) Austere. B) Benevolent. C) Antagonistic. D) Arcane. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Arcane. 21. What does "prevaricate" mean? A) To speak misleadingly or evasively. B) To officially put an end to. C) To come into full development. D) To give up a position. E) To enter into a state of confusion and turmoil. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To speak misleadingly or evasively. 22. To improve or make something better, like a positive transformation. A) Ameliorate. B) Reconstitute. C) Metamorphose. D) Revise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ameliorate. 23. What does Reprehensible mean A) Deserving censure or condemnation. B) Respectable or honorable. C) Praiseworthy or commendable. D) Acceptable or laudable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deserving censure or condemnation. 24. To win a person over through special consideration or persuasive methods A) Obseqious. B) Conciliate. C) Apathetic. D) Contentious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conciliate. 25. What does Poseur mean A) Someone who always tells the truth. B) Someone who pretends to be something they are not. C) Someone who never pretends to be someone else. D) Someone who is very honest. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Someone who pretends to be something they are not. 26. What does 'Transcendent' refer to? A) Mundane. B) Ordinary. C) Going beyond ordinary limits. D) Commonplace. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Going beyond ordinary limits. 27. John was stunned to see his leg Billowing spider bite.What does Billowing mean? A) Dislocated. B) Swelling. C) Burned. D) Tormented. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Swelling. 28. To transform completely in form or nature. A) Metabolic. B) Reconstitute. C) Incipient. D) Metamorphose. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Metamorphose. 29. The sunset was very ..... It almost looked like a painting. A) Ascetic. B) Reticent. C) Aesthetic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aesthetic. 30. Which word is a synonym for effect? A) Aftermath. B) Allure. C) Aloof. D) Also-ran. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aftermath. 31. I was Covert so i could infiltrate the gang.what does Covert mean? A) Camouflage. B) Out of the way. C) In Plain sight. D) Hidden or undercover. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hidden or undercover. 32. If you are shy and quiet-you may be an ..... A) Introvert. B) Extrovert. C) Fiduciary. D) Creditable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introvert. 33. Students' personalities vary widely-some are outgoing and ..... , others are introverted and reticent. A) Timid. B) Loquacious. C) Malicious. D) Benign. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Loquacious. 34. Producing a great deal of profit A) Perished. B) Lucrative. C) Qualitative. D) Austere. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lucrative. 35. Sheamar found his ..... in JROTC; he plans to have a future in the military. A) Audible. B) Bias. C) Niche. D) Empathy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Niche. 36. I burned the popcorn so badly that the smell was pungent my mom choked. What does the word pungent mean? A) Strong taste or smell. B) Glamorous. C) Floral. D) Mild. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Strong taste or smell. 37. Because she wore top hats and bright colored suits to the grocery store, Wilma was well-known for her ..... appearance. A) ABSTRUSE. B) IDIOSYNCRATIC. C) NEGLIGENT. D) DENIGRATE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) IDIOSYNCRATIC. 38. The diplomat's imperturbable demeanor under pressure earned him the respect of both allies and adversaries.As used in the passage, "imperturbable" most nearly means: A) Confident. B) Authoritative. C) Calm. D) Stubborn. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Calm. 39. What part of speech is "obliterate" ? A) Adverb. B) Verb. C) Noun. D) Adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Verb. 40. A person who boasts about achievements A) Braggart. B) Dearth. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Braggart. 41. The artist's latest exhibit was an exquisite blend of modern and traditional elements, drawing visitors from all over the world.As used in the passage, "exquisite" most nearly means: A) Delicate. B) Comprehensive. C) Detailed. D) Remarkable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Remarkable. 42. If a scientist debunks a claim, what does the scientist do? A) Decorates the claim with extra details. B) Hands the claim to another researcher. C) Keeps the claim secret from the public. D) Proves the claim is false with evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proves the claim is false with evidence. 43. A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion A) Avid. B) Antipathy. C) Postulate. D) Endure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Antipathy. 44. What does Postulate A) To deny the existence of something. B) To suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief. C) To prove the non-existence of something. D) To ignore the possibility of something. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief. 45. When we see disinformation proliferate through the ubiquitous Internet, we must warn the online users and encourage them to be apprehensive of the many news articles published on social media. As used in the sentence above, the word ubiquitous most nearly means ..... A) Malicious. B) Equivocal. C) Omnipresent. D) Deferential. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Omnipresent. 46. A bold or daring feat; to make full use of and derive benefit from A) Deficient. B) Exploit. C) Scandalous. D) Ambiguous. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exploit. 47. What word means "to speak misleadingly or evasively" ? A) Prevaricate. B) Abdicate. C) Pellucid. D) Maelstrom. E) Asylum. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prevaricate. 48. What word in Spanish is similar to levitate? A) Lester. B) Levantar. C) Listar. D) Luego. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Levantar. 49. Without an education or job, one may become a ..... living under a bridge. A) TENUOUS. B) VACILATE. C) VAGRANT. D) UNDULATE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) VAGRANT. 50. Any time your heart beats faster or irregularly it can be said to be ..... This can happen due to strenuous exercise, anxiety, illness, or as a side effect of a medication. A) Palpitating. B) Pulsing. C) Attacking. D) Beating. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Palpitating. 51. Generous and forgiving, even when someone doesn't deserve it. A) Conflagration. B) Laconic. C) Ambivalent. D) Magnanimous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Magnanimous. 52. What does Blatant mean? A) Blatant means completely obvious, often in a negative or offensive way. B) Subtle means hard to notice or see. C) Blatant means polite and respectful. D) Blatant means unclear or ambiguous. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Blatant means completely obvious, often in a negative or offensive way. 53. Inundate means ..... A) To stop. B) To cause. C) To injure. D) To flood. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To flood. 54. The yummy chum bait was ..... to the hungry shark. A) Alleviating. B) Alienating. C) Alluring. D) Aggrandizing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alluring. 55. Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. A) Callous. B) Pugnacious. C) Inane. D) Jubilation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Callous. 56. What does Plausible mean A) Plausible means impossible or unlikely. B) Plausible means certain and definite. C) Plausible means confusing and unclear. D) Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable. 57. Robespierre used the guillotine to ..... kill members of the Third Estate, without caring to see if they were guilty or innocent. A) Condescendingly. B) Piously. C) Indiscriminately. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Indiscriminately. 58. Original; not spoiled or polluted; pure A) Liaison. B) Pristine. C) Caveat. D) Repertoire. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pristine. 59. Having or showing a wish to do evil to others A) Malevolent. B) Supremacy. C) Garrulous. D) Obsolete. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Malevolent. 60. Local activist groups have become increasingly ..... as the volume of traffic passing through the village has grown. A) Bilge. B) Ambivalent. C) Ebullient. D) Vociferous. 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