🧠 Quiz on SAT Vocabulary - 2025.05.03

Test yourself on the previous 31 words. How many did you learn?

Get ready to check your retention of the previous 31 words we have learned together.

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The quiz, questions 1-31

• Choose the best answer for each. There are 31 questions. Answers appear below.

• Be sure to write down your answers to remember what you chose.

• Time limit? Should be from 15 to 30 seconds for each question, depending on how well you know the words. Some students can finish even faster!

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1. Which of the following best describes someone who forbore from speaking out against injustice?
A) Bubba restrained himself from action.
B) Trubba shouted loudly in protest.
C) Cleetus wrote a strongly worded letter.
D) Clubba organized a rally.

2. In a mystery novel, a detective might need to obfuscate the truth temporarily in order to:
A) Make it unclear or confusing.
B) Reveal it dramatically.
C) Write it down quickly.
D) Share it with officials.

3. Which of the following would most likely be considered an appurtenance of a medieval castle?
A) A drawbridge.
B) A television.
C) A refrigerator.
D) An amphibian.

4. If painting is your avocation, it means that you:
A) Dislike it with a purple passion.
B) Enjoy it as a hobby.
C) Teach it professionally.
D) Engage in art speculation.

5. A student known for being dilatory would most likely:
A) Submit all assignments early.
B) Be slow to complete tasks.
C) Excel in all subjects.
D) Help others with their work.

6. In a courtroom TV show, a lawyer might depose a witness to:
A) Argue with them aggressively.
B) Prove their innocence.
C) Take their sworn testimony before trial.
D) Sentence them to jail.

7. A leader praised for their sagacity would be known for:
A) Physical strength.
B) Musical talent.
C) Wisdom and good judgment.
D) Athletic ability.

8. If you reproach someone, you are most likely to:
A) Express disapproval or disappointment.
B) Offer them a compliment.
C) Ask for their advice.
D) Invite them to a party.

9. In which situation would a person be most likely to display apathy?
A) While cheering at a sports game.
B) During an exciting movie premiere.
C) At their best friend's wedding.
D) When asked to vote in an election they don't care about.

10. A zealous supporter of a political cause would be:
A) Enthusiastic and dedicated.
B) Completely indifferent.
C) Mildly interested.
D) Openly critical.

11. If a disease is described as virulent, it is likely to be:
A) Easily curable.
B) Rare and mysterious.
C) Highly infectious and severe.
D) Mild and harmless.

12. When a committee decides to convene, they are planning to:
A) Disband permanently.
B) Argue fiercely.
C) Postpone all decisions.
D) Meet or assemble.

13. You might begrudge lending money to a friend if you:
A) Resent or are reluctant to give it.
B) Are excited to help them out.
C) Have plenty of extra cash.
D) Don't care about money at all.

14. A complacent student would be most likely to:
A) Feel satisfied with their progress and stop trying to improve.
B) Work tirelessly to achieve better grades.
C) Seek extra help from teachers.
D) Challenge themselves with advanced courses.

15. Which of the following tasks would be considered mundane?
A) Skydiving for the first time.
B) Routine, everyday activities like washing dishes.
C) Winning 1st place in an important competition.
D) Making a groundbreaking scientific discovery.