This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Word Power – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Word Power Quiz 4 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A standard or rule by which something can be judged; basis for judgement A) Criterion. B) Cubism. C) Cower. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Criterion. 2. Which word means to soothe; to make less severe? A) Aspire. B) Astute. C) Assuage. D) Askew. E) Asunder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assuage. 3. Define affinity. A) A natural attraction; kinship; similarity. B) An award, an honor; approval, praise. C) To dislike strongly, to regard with intense aversion or loathing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A natural attraction; kinship; similarity. 4. DISSOLUTION:the breaking up into parts;termination of a legal bond or contract A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. A style of art in which the subject matter is portrayed by geometric forms, especially cubes A) Cubism. B) Criterion. C) Craven. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cubism. 6. To one side; crooked; awry; sidelong look of contempt A) Askew. B) Aspire. C) Assuage. D) Astute. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Askew. 7. What is the historical context of the word 'archaic'? A) It refers to modern language and practices. B) It describes something that is currently popular. C) It often refers to language, customs, or practices that were common in earlier periods but are now considered outdated. D) It is a term used for futuristic concepts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It often refers to language, customs, or practices that were common in earlier periods but are now considered outdated. 8. A hiding place A) Cache. B) Catapult. C) Callous. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cache. 9. How can one improve their aptitude in a specific area? A) Through practice, education, and gaining experience in that area. B) By avoiding challenges and staying in comfort zones. C) By relying solely on natural talent without effort. D) By seeking immediate results without consistent effort. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Through practice, education, and gaining experience in that area. 10. Define countenance. A) A person's face, especially the expression. B) General agreement. C) Pleasant to be around. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A person's face, especially the expression. 11. A small opening as in a wall or rock face A) Couture. B) Cower. C) Cranny. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cranny. 12. To cringe in fear; to shrink away A) Cranny. B) Cower. C) Creditor. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cower. 13. Truthfulness, sincere honesty A) Cajole. B) Cacophony. C) Candor. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Candor. 14. Why is it important to recognize antecedents in grammar? A) It helps in understanding sentence structure and ensuring proper pronoun usage. B) It is only relevant for advanced grammar studies. C) It has no impact on sentence clarity. D) It is primarily used in poetry and creative writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps in understanding sentence structure and ensuring proper pronoun usage. 15. To criticize harshly A) Bulwark. B) Cache. C) Castigate. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Castigate. 16. (noun) a sworn statement A) Adjunct. B) Affinity. C) Abyss. D) Affidavit. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Affidavit. 17. Define dearth. (link:earth) A) Fearless; unintimidated. B) Scarcity; lack. C) To lower in quality. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Scarcity; lack. 18. The detective suspected the murder weapon was some type of ..... A) Bludgeon. B) Blather. C) Bleak. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bludgeon. 19. Mr. Pride's farm with its peaceful green pastures and a babbling brook, was the perfect ..... setting for a picnic. A) Beset. B) Bucolic. C) Beleaguered. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bucolic. 20. We crossed the huge ..... on a flimsy rope bridge. A) Chasm. B) Catharsis. C) Chide. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chasm. 21. Which word means shrewd, clever, keen? A) Astute. B) Askew. C) Aspire. D) Asunder. E) Assuage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Astute. 22. Which sentence BEST uses the word scrupulous correctly? A) Our platoon was given the scrupulous duty of charging up a well defended hill. B) Farmer Brown was overjoyed with his scrupulous crop of tomatoes. C) Because his parents are such scrupulous people, Jim knew the difference between right and wrong. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because his parents are such scrupulous people, Jim knew the difference between right and wrong. 23. The valuable papers arrived by ..... mail. A) Certified. B) Chided. C) Chattel. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Certified. 24. Which choice is an ADJECTIVE in the sentence below:Ms. Gates is considered to be a tenacious teacher who will not give up on her students. A) Considered. B) Ms. Gates. C) Students. D) Tenacious. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tenacious. 25. Define claimant. A) A person making a claim. B) A tranquil, secluded place. C) Spacious, roomy, capacious. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A person making a claim. 26. Define demonic (link:demon) A) One who works devilishly; having a persistent force or drive. B) To libel or slander; take away a good name. C) An order having the force of law. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One who works devilishly; having a persistent force or drive. 27. (verb) to border upon; to adjoin A) Abstruse. B) Abyss. C) Accolade. D) Abut. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Abut. 28. What is the significance of understanding archaic terms in literature? A) It helps in comprehending older texts and their contexts. B) It makes reading more enjoyable and entertaining. C) It allows readers to ignore historical context. D) It simplifies modern language for better understanding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps in comprehending older texts and their contexts. 29. Define 'aptitude'. A) Capacity for learning; natural ability. B) A measure of intelligence in mathematics. C) A skill acquired through practice and experience. D) An assessment of physical strength. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Capacity for learning; natural ability. 30. Agreeable, responsible to authority, pleasant, willing to given in to the wishes of another A) Amplify. B) Amendable. 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