SATs Vocabulary 2

Question 1

The word AMBIVALENT most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

having mixed feelings

Answer

Ambivalent describes having contradictory or conflicting feelings about something or someone.

Question 2

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's ___ approach led her to question every assumption before drawing conclusions.'

Accepted Answer

empirical

Answer

Empirical means based on observation and evidence rather than theory, fitting a careful scientist's method.

Question 3

The word DISPARATE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

fundamentally different

Answer

Disparate means essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

Question 4

A VERBOSE speaker is one who:

Accepted Answer

uses more words than necessary

Answer

Verbose means using or expressed in more words than are needed.

Question 5

The word PLACID most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

calm and peaceful

Answer

Placid describes a person or situation that is not easily upset and is free from disturbance.

SATs (Standard Assessment Test) Practice Test