SAT/ACT Vocab List 1 Part 1

Which of the following words means "to humiliate or degrade someone"?

• Abase

• Abhor

• Acquiesce

• Accolade

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The judge granted the defendant ________ after the new evidence proved their innocence."

• Abhor

• Acquiesce

• Absolution

• Abstemious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is a synonym for “scrape” or “rough”?

• Abrogate

• Abstain

• Abrasive

• Abstruse

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the best definition of "abrogate"?

• To confuse or puzzle

• To repeal or cancel a law or agreement

• To give up voluntarily

• To express intense hatred

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Fill in the blank: "Sara could not ________ from sweets, even though she was trying to be healthier."

• Abhor

• Abstain

• Accolade

• Acquiesce

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is the best antonym for "admire"?

• Abhor

• Abase

• Accolade

• Abstain

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following situations best describes the word "acquiesce"?

• A person stands up to their boss, refusing to follow an unreasonable request.

• A student silently agrees to follow the teacher's instructions without protest.

• A lawyer argues passionately in court.

• A child throws a tantrum when asked to do chores.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "to give up voluntarily"?

• Abhor

• Abase

• Abdicate

• Absolve

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "Despite the harsh criticism, the artist received an ________ for her innovative work."

• Abhor

• Accolade

• Abase

• Absolve

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is a synonym for "difficult to understand"?

• Abstruse

• Absolve

• Abhor

• Acquiesce

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E