11th Grade SAT Lesson 10 Vocabulary Quiz

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    The priest accused them of ________________ for worshipping a golden statue.

    • Garish
    • Immutable
    • Emanate
    • Idolatry
    • Adulterate
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The new SAT`s are almost here and it is important to ensure that you are on your toes with the vocabulary that any 11th grader is expected to know by now. The quiz below will test lesson 10 from the vocabulary power plus. Give it a try and keep practicing.

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  • 2. 

    This word means to pollute or corrupt.

    • Defile

    • Gratuitous

    • Onus

    • Impious

    • Caveat

    Correct Answer
    A. Defile
    Explanation
    The word "defile" means to pollute or corrupt. It refers to the act of making something impure or dirty, often in a moral or ethical sense. This can be seen in the context of polluting a natural environment or corrupting someone's character. "Defile" is the most appropriate word in this list as it directly relates to the given meaning.

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  • 3. 

    The rebels were charged with _________________ when they protested the new dictator.

    • Impecunious

    • Sedition

    • Redolent

    • Bucolic

    • Diadem

    Correct Answer
    A. Sedition
    Explanation
    The rebels were charged with sedition when they protested the new dictator. Sedition refers to actions or speech that incite rebellion or resistance against a government or authority. In this context, the rebels' protest against the new dictator can be seen as an act of sedition because they were opposing and challenging the authority of the dictator.

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  • 4. 

    The synonyms for this word are showy, glaring, and flashy.

    • Diadem

    • Bucolic

    • Garish

    • Emanate

    • Adulterate

    Correct Answer
    A. Garish
    Explanation
    The word "garish" means excessively bright, flashy, or showy. The synonyms for "garish" are "showy," "glaring," and "flashy." These words all convey the same meaning of something that is overly ostentatious or gaudy in appearance.

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  • 5. 

    Science dicatates that the laws of nature are ____________________.

    • Bucolic

    • Emanate

    • Immutable

    • Adulterate

    • Impecunious

    Correct Answer
    A. Immutable
    Explanation
    Science dictates that the laws of nature are immutable. This means that they are unchanging and constant. The laws of nature govern how the physical world operates, and they have been observed to remain consistent throughout time and space. This consistency allows scientists to make accurate predictions and understand the workings of the universe.

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  • 6. 

    Jerry referred to his wife's blonde hair as her golden __________________.

    • Garish

    • Bucolic

    • Redolent

    • Sedition

    • Diadem

    Correct Answer
    A. Diadem
    Explanation
    Jerry referred to his wife's blonde hair as her golden diadem. A diadem is a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or power. By comparing his wife's hair to a diadem, Jerry is suggesting that her blonde hair is not just beautiful, but also regal and prestigious.

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  • 7. 

    This word means disrespectful to God.

    • Defile

    • Gratuitous

    • Onus

    • Impious

    • Caveat

    Correct Answer
    A. Impious
    Explanation
    The word "impious" means disrespectful to God. It refers to behavior or actions that show a lack of reverence or reverence for religious beliefs and practices. It suggests a disregard for religious duties or obligations.

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  • 8. 

    John had so much confidence in his ability that he did not heed the old ___________ about swimming alone.

    • Defile

    • Gratuitous

    • Onus

    • Impious

    • Caveat

    Correct Answer
    A. Caveat
    Explanation
    John's confidence in his ability to swim alone caused him to ignore the old advice or warning, known as a caveat, about the dangers of doing so.

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  • 9. 

    This synonym for this word is obligation.

    • Onus

    • Impious

    • Caveat

    • Redolent

    • Immutable

    Correct Answer
    A. Onus
    Explanation
    The word "onus" is synonymous with "obligation." It refers to a responsibility or duty that someone is expected or required to fulfill.

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  • 10. 

    The _____________________ setting of the old inn made it a popular retreat from the city.

    • Garish

    • Bucolic

    • Redolent

    • Impecunious

    • Sedition

    Correct Answer
    A. Bucolic
    Explanation
    The word "bucolic" means relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside, rural life, or pastoral scenes. In the context of the sentence, the bucolic setting of the old inn made it a popular retreat from the city. This suggests that the inn was located in a peaceful, picturesque countryside area, which attracted people who wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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