SAT/ACT Vocab List 4 Part 1

Which of the following is a synonym for "harangue"?

• Whisper

• Tirade

• Praise

• Silence

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

What is an antonym for "haughtiness"?

• Arrogance

• Modesty

• Pride

• Vanity

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "headstrong."

• The headstrong child refused to eat his vegetables despite his parents' insistence.

• She was headstrong in her decision to donate all her money to charity.

• His headstrong nature made him the most flexible person in the team.

• The headstrong weather was calm and predictable.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "hedonist"?

• Ascetic

• Puritan

• Pleasure-seeker

• Stoic

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Identify the antonym for "hegemony."

• Dominance

• Leadership

• Subordination

• Authority

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

Select the sentence that uses "heresy" correctly.

• The scientist's new theory was considered heresy by the traditionalists.

• Heresy is the best policy when it comes to honesty.

• He was known for his heresy in cooking, always following recipes to the letter.

• The heresy of the mountain was breathtaking.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Which of the following is a synonym for "hubris"?

• Humility

• Modesty

• Arrogance

• Shyness

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is an antonym for "impeach"?

• Accuse

• Exonerate

• Charge

• Indict

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "hasten."

• He decided to hasten his pace to catch the bus.

• She was known to hasten her words, speaking slowly and deliberately.

• The hasten of the river was calm and slow.

• They hasten their decision by delaying the meeting.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Which of the following words is a synonym for "harbingers"?

• Followers

• Omens

• Stragglers

• Laggards

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CCSS.L.11-12.4