SAT Vocab Practice 2

What does the word "aberration" mean?

• A standard pattern

• A deviation from the norm

• A type of sea creature

• A musical composition

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: His argument was so __________ that nobody was convinced.

• specious

• cogent

• lucid

• tenable

The word "candid" in the sentence "She gave us her candid opinion on the matter" means:

• Misleading

• Truthful and straightforward

• Calculated

• Sarcastic

What is the synonym of "dubious"?

• Certain

• Doubtful

• Clear

• Trustworthy

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The scientist's findings were __________; they contradicted established theories.

• orthodox

• heretical

• conformist

• conventional

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: His __________ nature made him a favorite among his peers.

• gregarious

• aloof

• reclusive

• antagonistic

What is the antonym of "laudable"?

• Praiseworthy

• Despicable

• Commendable

• Admirable

The word "mollify" in the sentence "She tried to mollify the angry customer" means:

• Agitate

• Pacify

• Confuse

• Ignore

What is the synonym of "obstinate"?

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Yielding

• Accommodating

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The __________ of the abandoned house gave everyone the creeps.

• renovation

• dilapidation

• construction

• ornamentation