SAT Vocab Prep

During a class discussion, Kadence asked, "Which word would you use to describe something that is not likely to bother or offend anyone?"

• trepidation

• innocuous

• prudent

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means calm and composed during a stressful moment?

• equanimity

• vociferous

• pretentious

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Aryanna has always had a strong ____ for classical music, often attending concerts and collecting rare vinyl records. Which word describes her tendency to be attracted to something?

• predilection

• vociferous

• vicarious

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Raul made a ___ donation to the animal shelter because he loves animals.

• indolent

• adroit

• magnanimous

Which word means easily frightened?

• truculent

• salubrious

• timorous

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What term describes someone who is quick to anger and prone to arguments?

• truculent

• timorous

• salubrious

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The patrons became ___ and were asked to leave.

• timorous

• salubrious

• truculent

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means able to understand difficult ideas and to make good decisions; discerning?

• insolent

• sedulous

• sagacious

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

The ___ student's efforts paid off and she was accepted into the college she wanted.

• insolent

• sagacious

• sedulous

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What topic is most likely to cause an _____ debate between teenagers and adults?

• mundane

• acrimonious

• braggart

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4