SAT/ACT Vocab List 1 Part 2

Which of the following best defines "acumen"?

• Sharpness of mind or insight

• Intense bitterness in taste

• Outward appearance

• War-like attitude

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The politician's comments were so ________ that they offended nearly everyone in the audience."

• Auspicious

• Bellicose

• Blatant

• Antebellum

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word "antebellum"?

• Happening after a war

• Happening before a war

• Peaceful or nonviolent

• During the height of a conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is an antonym for "auspicious"?

• Promising

• Fortunate

• Unfavorable

• Lucky

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Fill in the blank: "The man's deceitful actions ________ his claims of honesty and integrity."

• Bilk

• Belie

• Bigot

• Blasphemy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is a synonym for "aggressively hostile or eager to fight"?

• Blatant

• Bellicose

• Acumen

• Bilk

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which situation best illustrates the word "bilk"?

• A person loses a fair bet.

• A con artist tricks people out of their money.

• A student fails an exam despite studying hard.

• A company goes bankrupt due to poor management.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The scientist's ________ in the field of genetics is widely recognized."

• Acumen

• Bellicose

• Blatant

• Antebellum

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of the word "blatant"?

• Subtle and hidden

• Obvious and offensive

• Quiet and reserved

• Peaceful and calm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best defines "bigot"?

• A person who is open-minded and tolerant

• A person who is prejudiced against others

• A person who is deceitful and dishonest

• A person who is peaceful and nonviolent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6