SAT/ACT Vocabulary Practice WOD

Front

After hearing her friend’s story, Maya showed great ______ by offering comfort and understanding.

Back

empathy

Front

Despite many setbacks, Jamal’s ______ helped him finish the science fair project on time.

Back

tenacity

Front

The ______ teacher donated supplies to students in need without expecting anything in return.

Back

benevolent

Front

Because she was ______ about her progress, she didn’t study for the final exam and ended up failing.

Back

complacent

Front

After graduating high school, Marcus plans to ______ at a university to study engineering.

Back

matriculate

Front

The directions were so ______ that no one knew exactly what to do for the assignment.

Back

ambiguous

Front

What does the word empathy mean?

Back

The ability to understand and share another person's feelings

Front

Someone who shows tenacity is:

Back

Determined and persistent

Front

A benevolent person is most likely to:

Back

Help others without expecting anything in return

Front

If a student is complacent, they are:

Back

Satisfied with how things are and not trying to change