SAT Vocabulary Lesson 1 Cleveland School of the Arts

What is the meaning of the word 'altruistic'?

• Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others

• Belligerent

• Stingy

• Selfish

What is the meaning of the word 'ambivalent'?

• Having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action

• Decisive

• Certain

• Firmly convinced

What is the meaning of the word 'angular'?

• Lean; sharp cornered; gaunt

• Rotund

• Curved

• Smooth

What is the meaning of the word 'arrogant'?

• Overbearingly assuming; insolently proud

• Meek

• Modest

• Humble

What is the meaning of the word 'aversion'?

• Strong disinclination, disliking

• Inclination

• Hesitance

• Reluctance

What is the meaning of the word 'discern'?

• To differentiate between two or more things

• Ignore

• Oblivious

• Unaware

What is the meaning of the word 'disdain'?

• Intense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy

• Favor

• Admiration

• Love

What is the synonym of disaparage

• praise

• overate

• Complimentary

• worthless

What is the antonym of altruistic?

• Sweet

• belligerent

• Kind

• Selfish

What is the synonym of ambivalent?

• certain

• firmly

• convinced

• uncertain