SAT Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for 10th Graders

1. What does it mean to acquiesce?

To ignore; to overlook

To refuse; to deny

To agree to; to give in to The teacher acquiesced and canceled the vocabulary test.

To question; to challenge

To acquiesce means to agree to or give in to something, not to refuse, question, or ignore.

Explanation

To acquiesce means to agree to or give in to something, not to refuse, question, or ignore.

2. What is the definition of bombast?

Humble, modest vocabulary

Concise, straightforward speech

Casual, informal communication

Arrogant, pompous language The mayor's speech was so full of bombast, many people voted against him.

Bombast refers to using high-sounding language to impress others by appearing more important or knowledgeable.

Explanation

Bombast refers to using high-sounding language to impress others by appearing more important or knowledgeable.

3. What does curtail mean?

Expand

Cut short The storm curtailed the shopping trip.

Extend

Delay

To curtail means to cut short or reduce the duration or extent of something.

Explanation

To curtail means to cut short or reduce the duration or extent of something.

4. What is an epicure?

A mathematician

An astronaut

A professional athlete

An epicure is someone who enjoys and appreciates good food and drink, often with a refined taste.

Explanation

An epicure is someone who enjoys and appreciates good food and drink, often with a refined taste.

5. What does it mean to heed?

Listen to It is wise to heed the storm advisory warning.

Mistake

Obey

Ignore

To heed means to pay attention to or listen to something. It is the opposite of ignoring and is not synonymous with obey or mistake.

Explanation

To heed means to pay attention to or listen to something. It is the opposite of ignoring and is not synonymous with obey or mistake.

6. What is the meaning of the word 'lampoon'?

Ridicule; spoof Presidential candidates are often lampooned in political ads.

Praise; honor

Applaud; commend

Analyze; dissect

The correct answer 'ridicule; spoof' accurately defines 'lampoon' as a form of satire that mocks or parodies a person, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner. The incorrect answers do not align with the definition of the term.

Explanation

The correct answer 'ridicule; spoof' accurately defines 'lampoon' as a form of satire that mocks or parodies a person, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner. The incorrect answers do not align with the definition of the term.