This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Words – Quiz 27 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Words Quiz 27 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The ..... horse was eliminated from therace when he refused to obey the jockey A) Refraction. B) Redoubtable. C) Recession. D) Refractory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Refractory. 2. At the ..... of her career, she was given a great encouragement by his marrying her. A) Iconoclast. B) Nadir. C) Amenable. D) Paucity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nadir. 3. The president may not concur with the Senate, but he must concede that we can no longer condone (continue) with age discrimation. As used in the line above, the word concur most nearly means. A) Agree. B) Allow. C) Enforce. D) Lament. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agree. 4. What word means "to decrease in force or intensity" ? A) Dexterous. B) Adversity. C) To officially put an end to. D) Dilettante. E) Abate. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Abate. 5. To act as a go-between in settling conflicts A) Mitigate. B) Alleviate. C) Quell. D) Mediate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mediate. 6. Frenzied; frantic A) Ruthless. B) Frugal. C) Abduct. D) Frenetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Frenetic. 7. A person who is new to, or inexperienced in a particular skill or situation. A) Querulous. B) Adamant. C) Sagacity. D) Novice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Novice. 8. A feeling of not belonging or having no clear purpose. A) Anomie. B) Reticent. C) Melancholic. D) Tenebrous. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anomie. 9. If you lie under oath, you commit: A) Perjury. B) Sychronize. C) Incredible. D) Juror. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Perjury. 10. Viciousness and/or violence A) Foment. B) Exploit. C) Expend. D) Ferocity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ferocity. 11. Refractory definition A) Manageable. B) Correctable. C) Unmanageable. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unmanageable. 12. The most powerful ..... we have is our skilled, dedicated workforce. A) Impatience. B) Patriotism. C) Conviction. D) Asset. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Asset. 13. Warn or reprimand someone firmly. A) Admonish. B) Flippant. C) Exasperate. D) Duplicity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Admonish. 14. What part of speech is "tout" ? A) Noun. B) Verb. C) Adjective. D) Adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Verb. 15. A long, angry speech meant to criticize. A) Panacea. B) Harangue. C) Implacable. D) Abrogate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Harangue. 16. To adjust or reset something to a more accurate state. A) Reconstitute. B) Recalibrate. C) Inchoate. D) Reconcile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recalibrate. 17. Definition:excessive praise or admiration A) Hierarchy. B) Ascetic. C) Criterion. D) Adulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adulation. 18. Synonyms:active, bustling, busy, diligent ..... Antonyms:idle, inactive, unbusy, unemployed ..... The word is ..... A) Arcane. B) Assiduous. C) Arboreal. D) Approbation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assiduous. 19. To strike back after being attacked. A) Retaliate. B) Mitigate. C) Contest. D) Impetuous. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Retaliate. 20. A few crumbs were the ..... left by the hungry diners. A) VERACITY. B) VESTIGE. C) VIRULENT. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) VESTIGE. 21. He was like a large, beautiful cat, ..... and motionless, but prepared to leap. A) Curtailed. B) Poised. C) Touted. D) Preoccupied. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poised. 22. Think deeply about something; to chew the cud. A) Ruminate. B) Prestidigitate. C) Coagulate. D) Cow. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ruminate. 23. Polish by rubbing A) Burnish. B) Censorious. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Burnish. 24. Many idioms are ..... and used too often. A) TRITE. B) VACILLATE. C) TENACIOUS. D) TERSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRITE. 25. BONUS:having knowledge or skill A) Adapation. B) Ally. C) Answer. D) Adept. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adept. 26. Shining brightly; radiant. A) Effulgent. B) Circumspect. C) Indefatigable. D) Anathema. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Effulgent. 27. What does "abolish" mean? A) To officially put an end to. B) To decrease in force or intensity. C) To back up a claim. D) To become less intense or widespread. E) A person who cultivates an area of interest such as the arts without real knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To officially put an end to. 28. We don't know all the circumstances, so it would be pointless to ..... A) Speculate. B) Enigma. C) Brittle. D) Rational. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Speculate. 29. A person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators. A) Abhorrent. B) Cajole. C) Inevitable. D) Lobbyist. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lobbyist. 30. Which word would fit into this list?hinder, obstruct, hamper, ..... A) Aloof. B) Lament. C) Chattel. D) Impede. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Impede. 31. My mom keeps ..... me to do the dishes and clean my room. A) Nagging. B) Hampering. C) Kindling. D) Abhoring. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nagging. 32. Having unlimited power; able to do anything A) Substantiate. B) Brevity. C) Omnipotent. D) Feasibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Omnipotent. 33. What does billowing mean? A) Laying on a big pillow. B) Moving or flowing outward. C) Crying or sobbing loudly. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moving or flowing outward. 34. Existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality A) Abstract. B) Acquisition. C) Afford. D) Adequate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abstract. 35. Support or strengthen; prop up A) Onset. B) Unadorned. C) Bolster. D) Qualitative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bolster. 36. Extremely tiring and demanding. A) Inane. B) Callous. C) Grueling. D) Refute. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Grueling. 37. Is this the right definition for fuse?To mix or to join (usually by melting) A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 38. Persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. A) Connive. B) Cajole. C) Haughty. D) Pariah. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cajole. 39. Make (a problem bad situation or negative feeling) worse. A) Exasperate. B) Duplicity. C) Exacerbate. D) Covet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exacerbate. 40. This term would be used to describe someone who was quick to recover or bounce back, such as after an injury. A) Subtle. B) Resilient. C) Submissive. D) Restrained. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Resilient. 41. A bird that cannot fly is an ..... A) Anomaly. B) Aplomb. C) Antithesis. D) Anonymity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anomaly. 42. I am learning how to ..... an inanimate object in mid-air for 20 seconds. A) Inundate. B) Levitate. C) Comport. D) Torque. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Levitate. 43. The instructions were obscure, so they were ..... A) Clear. B) Difficult to understand. C) Funny. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Difficult to understand. 44. Always on alert, as if danger is constantly coming. A) Perturbation. B) Hypervigilant. C) Posthumous. D) Sequester. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hypervigilant. 45. What word is an antonym for hindrance? A) Barrier. B) Help. C) Impediment. D) Obstacle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Help. 46. Comport means ..... A) To criticize. B) To laugh. C) To behave. D) To share. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To behave. 47. A deep sense of worry or emotional unease. A) Melancholic. B) Tribulation. C) Disquiet. D) Perdition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Disquiet. 48. After being bit by the Zombie, the costumer was rushed to the ..... A) Vivacious. B) Torque. C) Infirmary. D) Sanguine. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Infirmary. 49. A ..... a term or category that encompasses a variety of different elements. A) Fallout. B) Catchall. C) Shill. D) Cast. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Catchall. 50. 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) Stubborn. B) Calm. C) Confident. D) Authoritative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calm. 51. Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. A) Ubiquitous. B) Prudent. C) Querulous. D) Adamant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prudent. 52. A tenacious person does not ..... A) Give up easily. B) Try hard. C) Work long hours. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Give up easily. 53. In the modern era, religion was ..... in a negative way. A) Touted. B) Portrayed. C) Daunted. D) Poised. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Portrayed. 54. Showing off; gaudy A) OSTENTATIOUS. B) CARICATURE. C) PROFLIGATE. D) JOCULAR. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) OSTENTATIOUS. 55. A feeling of resentment at insult A) Caveat. B) Epitome. C) Umbrage. D) Surfeit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Umbrage. 56. Fashion experts suggest you should find a few pieces to add to your wardrobe that that will ..... the seasons and styles. A) Waive. B) Simulate. C) Pseudonym. D) Transcend. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transcend. 57. Will discovers how to use the Subtle Knife of the title, an ..... instrument that allows one to cut holes in the fabric between adjacent universes-the deeper the cut, the farther the universe you enter is from our own. A) Arcane. B) Abolish. C) Begrudging. D) Secession. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Arcane. 58. Differentiating; mentally quick and observant; having insight A) Discerning. B) Disposition. C) Deference. D) Apprehensive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Discerning. 59. Because he was a slow reader, he decided to take a course in ..... reading. A) Reparable. B) Regal. C) Redoubtable. D) Remedial. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Remedial. 60. This is a term for a distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing. A) Indolent. B) Idiosyncrasy. C) Hasten. D) Impasse. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Idiosyncrasy. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSat Words Quiz 1Sat Words Quiz 2Sat Words Quiz 3Sat Words Quiz 4Sat Words Quiz 5Sat Words Quiz 6Sat Words Quiz 7Sat Words Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books