SAT Vocab Practice 5

In the sentence "The decorous behavior of the students at the graduation ceremony was noted by all," what does "decorous" mean?

• Disruptive

• Proper

• Unruly

• Casual

What does the word "innovate" mean?

• To copy

• To create something new

• To destroy

• To preserve

What is the antonym of "jovial"?

• Cheerful

• Morose

• Excited

• Blissful

In the sentence "Her knack for solving complex problems was unparalleled," what does "knack" mean?

• Inability

• Talent

• Disinterest

• Confusion

Choose the word that is a synonym of "lucid."

• Obscure

• Clear

• Complicated

• Dark

In the context of "The novel's plot was obfuscated by unnecessary details," what does "obfuscated" mean?

• Clarified

• Simplified

• Complicated

• Highlighted

Which word means the same as "pervasive"?

• Limited

• Widespread

• Rare

• Focused

What does "ameliorate" mean?

• To worsen

• To ignore

• To improve

• To complicate

1. Which word is most similar in meaning to "brazen"?

• 1. Timid

• 1. Bold

• 1. Shy

• 1. Reserved

1. Which word is the opposite of "deleterious?"

• 1. Beneficial

• 1. Harmful

• 1. Destructive

• 1. Injurious