This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Word List – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Word List Quiz 5 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A previous occurrence used as a guide = A) Precedent. B) Immoderate. C) Callow. D) Opaque. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Precedent. 2. After he sued his employer he received his remuneration? What does the word "remuneration" mean? A) Bill. B) Discharge. C) Reparations. D) Payment for work done. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Payment for work done. 3. Done in a hurry = A) Precipitous. B) Orthodox. C) Ludicrous. D) Ambulatory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Precipitous. 4. Theatrical;exaggerated = A) Laud. B) Adulation. C) Titter. D) Histrionic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Histrionic. 5. 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. 6. What does "contentious" mean? A) Quarrelsome. B) To worship. C) To condemn. D) To exaggerate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Quarrelsome. 7. Dangerous (adj.) A) Jocular. B) Precarious. C) Contentious. D) Apathy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Precarious. 8. Hastily/quickly done (adj.) A) Ambiguous. B) Cursory. C) Corroborate. D) Bolster. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cursory. 9. What does "innovative" mean? A) To be creative or introduce something new. B) To worship. C) To condemn. D) To exaggerate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To be creative or introduce something new. 10. What is the meaning of "expository" ? A) Persuasive. B) Explanatory. C) Narrative. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explanatory. 11. Orthodox = Unconventional A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. Who is a "miser" ? A) Someone who spends freely. B) Someone who hoards money. C) Someone who donates generously. D) Someone who invests wisely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Someone who hoards money. 13. Which word best completes the following sentence.The ballroom was decorated in a(n) ..... style, with crystal chandeliers and gold-trimmed furnishings. A) Opulent. B) Sagacious. C) Assiduous. D) Ephimeral. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opulent. 14. Vacate; empty; abandon = A) Evacuate. B) Ominous. C) Transcribe. D) Ruminate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evacuate. 15. Lucid = Unclear A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. To scold, find fault with (verb) A) Reprove. B) Fracas. C) Ostentatious. D) Profligate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reprove. 17. To damage or pollute a holy place = A) Desecrate. B) Impious. C) Ludicrous. D) Orthodox. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Desecrate. 18. 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. 19. Which of the following best describes a gregarious person? A) Prefers to work alone. B) Enjoys being in social settings. C) Finds it difficult to make friends. D) Feels drained after social interactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enjoys being in social settings. 20. Lack of harmony (noun) A) Subtle. B) Discord. C) Enigma. D) Anarchy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discord. 21. Full of sadness and longing A) Vector. B) Verbose. C) Whimsical. D) Wistful. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wistful. 22. Which word means 'not concrete; theoretical'? A) Charisma. B) Abstract. C) Ramble. D) Convey. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abstract. 23. The civil rights laws were enacted to end discrimination and ..... equal rights to all citizens. A) Delegate. B) Make. C) Enfranchise. D) Restrict. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Enfranchise. 24. Dilatory A) Slow to act. B) Abundant. C) Lessen. D) Kindness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slow to act. 25. What is the meaning of 'politic'? A) Discreet, tactful. B) Impolite, rude. C) Unaware, ignorant. D) Reckless, careless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Discreet, tactful. 26. To serve as a good example = A) Exemplify. B) Lucid. C) Ornate. D) Precipice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exemplify. 27. What is the meaning of 'concur'? A) To agree. B) To disagree. C) To ignore. D) To confuse. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To agree. 28. Bequeath A) Hand down (through a will). B) Fickle. C) Bitter. D) Mortification. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hand down (through a will). 29. 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. 30. 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. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSat Word List Quiz 1Sat Word List Quiz 2Sat Word List Quiz 3Sat Word List Quiz 4Sat Word List Quiz 6Sat Word List Quiz 7Sat Word List Quiz 8Sat Word List Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books