SAT Vocabulary Enhancement: Lessons 2-3 Quiz

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1. What is the definition of cataclysm?

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A cataclysm refers to a violent and sudden change or upheaval, typically used to describe natural disasters or significant events that cause widespread destruction or upheaval.

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Enhance your SAT vocabulary skills with this focused lesson, featuring key vocabulary from lessons 2-3. Ideal for students preparing for standardized tests, this resource aims to build a robust vocabulary to improve comprehension and test performance.

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2. What does the word 'optimum' mean?

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The word 'optimum' is used to describe the best or most favorable conditions or situation.

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3. What does it mean to importune?

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The correct definition of importune is to ask persistently or to beg, not to demand forcefully, command, thank sincerely, appreciate, or ignore completely.

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4. What does the term 'shard' mean?

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A 'shard' specifically refers to a small piece or fragment of something, not a large piece, whole object, or smooth surface.

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5. What is the definition of 'bland'?

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The correct definition of 'bland' is mild, tasteless, or dull, meaning lacking strong flavors or excitement.

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6. What does 'edify' mean?

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The correct definition of 'edify' is to improve someone morally, not to confuse, entertain, or harm them.

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7. What does the term 'ambiguous' mean?

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The term 'ambiguous' refers to something that is open to more than one interpretation, therefore the correct answer is 'adj. open to more than one interpretation'. The incorrect answers are 'clear-cut', 'explicit', and 'unambiguous' as they all represent the opposite of ambiguity.

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8. What is nihilism?
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What is the definition of cataclysm?
What does the word 'optimum' mean?
What does it mean to importune?
What does the term 'shard' mean?
What is the definition of 'bland'?
What does 'edify' mean?
What does the term 'ambiguous' mean?
What is nihilism?
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