SAT Vocab #2 Quiz

— (n) the state of separate elements joining or coming together

• convergence

• conditional

• compassion

• censure

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

During a company's strategic planning session, one of the board members was described as 'clairvoyant' for her ability to predict market trends. What does 'clairvoyant' mean in this context?

• to criticize harshly

• indirect, taking the longest route

• exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

• to cooperate, work together

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In a software development project, when two programmers work on integrating their code to enhance the application's functionality, they are said to collaborate

• to criticize harshly

• indirect, taking the longest route

• exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

• to cooperate, work together

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

During a team meeting, John often interrupts his colleagues to explain concepts they're already familiar with, in a tone that suggests he believes he's the only one who understands these topics. This behavior can be described as condescending:

• possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing

• to criticize harshly

• indirect, taking the longest route

• exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

During a town hall meeting, a large congregation gathered to discuss community issues. What does congregation mean in this context?

• a crowd of people, an assembly

• to criticize harshly

• indirect, taking the longest route

• exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When planning a road trip you don't want to take a circuitous route

• to criticize the driving skills of others harshly

• indirect, taking the longest route

• exceptionally insightful, predicting traffic conditions accurately

• to cooperate with fellow travelers on navigation

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

After a long discussion, the two companies decided to compromise —

• to settle a dispute by terms agreeable to both sides

• to criticize harshly

• indirect, taking the longest route

• exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

After the project presentation, the team leader decided to censure the team's effort due to the lack of research —

• to criticize harshly

• indirect, taking the longest route

• exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

• to cooperate, work together

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The teacher was given a conditional teaching licenses if she completed course she would get a full one in two years. —

• depending on a condition, e.g., in a contract

• to criticize harshly

• indirect, taking the longest route

• exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In a corporate setting, a conformist is likely to be someone who:

• follows the company's dress code and guidelines without objection

• publicly criticizes the management's decisions

• often takes longer breaks than allowed, avoiding direct routes back to their desk

• predicts market trends and company growth with great accuracy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6