Sat Words Quiz 58 (25 MCQs)

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1. A problem or a struggle.
2. When the new employee made her experience out to be more than it was, she was hoping that no one would realize that her resume' had been .....
3. Confute means .....
4. Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect
5. After encountering a professional setback, Arjun exhibited the capacity to recover rapidly and maintain a high standard of performance in his work. Which term most accurately describes Arjun's ability to surmount adversity or challenging situations?
6. Mercy
7. My plans to visit Texas were ..... when Hurricane Harvey decided to make landfall.
8. ..... means "to ask, or address." If you appeal to someone's better nature, you're asking them for mercy. If a shirt doesn't ..... to you, you could also say it doesn't "speak" to you, or more simply, you don't like it.
9. To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding
10. Someone who clings fiercely to a belief to cope with fear.
11. I was shocked when Sandy said she hated Lionel. I'd never realized she felt such ..... toward him.
12. Minuscule
13. The ..... to the game being cancelled was the big rainstorm.
14. What is 'havoc'?
15. I tried to ..... the pain of my headache by taking Tylenol and distracting myself with drawing.
16. Birds sing to communicate over potentially great distances. For this reason, many researchers believe that birds in densely vegetated habitats generally sing at lower frequencies than birds living in comparatively sparse habitats, since dense vegetation tends to ..... the distance that high-frequency sounds can travel. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
17. Tirade
18. Showing steady, careful effort.
19. To lessen the harm or impact of a conflict.
20. Interruptions in the supply chain for microchips used in personal electronics have challenged an economist's assertion that retailers can expect robust growth in sales of those devices in the coming months. The delays are unlikely to ..... her projection entirely but will almost certainly extend its time frame. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
21. In order to ..... the delay from the car accident, Nick had to take an alternative route.
22. What word does this definition describe? *to improve, bring to a greater level of intensity
23. Causing a major and lasting change.
24. Choose the correct synonym for the word:nullify.
25. In the workplace, Henry and Isla quickly conformed to the newly implemented policies, whereas Rohan openly resisted and even confronted his supervisor. In this context, recalcitrant most nearly means