English III SAT Lesson 4 Vocabulary Quiz

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    The ________________ interior of Mrs. Adison's house reflected her life of extravagance and world travel.

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This quiz assesses knowledge of advanced vocabulary relevant for the SAT, featuring questions on word definitions, antonyms, and usage in context.

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  • 2. 

    This word means that a person will abstain from intercourse and remain unmarried.

    • Fortuitous

    • Celibate

    • Recapitulate

    • Hedonism

    Correct Answer
    A. Celibate
    Explanation
    The word "celibate" refers to a person who chooses to abstain from sexual intercourse and remain unmarried. This term is often associated with religious or personal beliefs that prioritize celibacy as a way of life. It implies a commitment to remain single and refrain from engaging in sexual relationships.

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  • 3. 

    We wandered through the house in amazement, and occasionally we aksed Mrs. Adison to __________________ the significance of particular items.  

    Correct Answer
    recapitulate
    summarize
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "recapitulate, summarize" because both words mean to give a concise summary or overview of something. In the given context, the narrator and others are exploring the house and occasionally asking Mrs. Adison to explain the meaning or importance of certain items. Asking her to recapitulate or summarize would be an appropriate way to request a brief explanation or summary of those items.

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  • 4. 

    This word means extremely holy, divine, or angelic.

    • Facetious

    • Sacrosanct

    • Quasi-

    • Celibate

    Correct Answer
    A. Sacrosanct
    Explanation
    The word "sacrosanct" means extremely holy, divine, or angelic. It is used to describe something that is considered sacred or inviolable, often in a religious or moral context. This word implies a sense of reverence and respect, suggesting that the subject is untouchable or beyond reproach. It conveys the idea of something being so sacred that it should not be violated or disrespected in any way.

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  • 5. 

    Mrs. Adison told us that some of the items were _________________ discoveries that barely survived floods, fires, or revolutions.

    Correct Answer
    Explanation
    Mrs. Adison told us that some of the items were rare discoveries that barely survived floods, fires, or revolutions.

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  • 6. 

    What is the definition of the word perfunctory?

    • Happening by chance

    • Strong disapproval

    • Done without care or in a routine fashion

    • Calamity

    Correct Answer
    A. Done without care or in a routine fashion
    Explanation
    The word "perfunctory" means something that is done without care or in a routine fashion. This implies that the action or task is performed with little effort or enthusiasm, simply going through the motions without any real attention or interest. It suggests a lack of thoroughness or genuine concern, indicating that the action is done merely to fulfill a requirement or obligation rather than with genuine intention or care.

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  • 7. 

    Which word is fits best in the following sentence?   Believe me, his shy ______________ is just an act; he is really quite wild.

    • Besmirched

    • Imperative

    • Facetious

    • Demeanor

    Correct Answer
    A. Demeanor
    Explanation
    The word "demeanor" fits best in the sentence because it refers to someone's behavior or outward manner, which in this case is being described as shy but actually being wild. The other options do not convey the same meaning or fit grammatically in the sentence.

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  • 8. 

    What word means that there has been a complete failure or catastrophe?

    • Quasi-

    • Debacle

    • Obloquy

    • Perfunctory

    Correct Answer
    A. Debacle
    Explanation
    The word "debacle" means a complete failure or catastrophe. It is often used to describe a situation or event that has gone terribly wrong or resulted in a disastrous outcome.

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  • 9. 

    The antonyms for this word are civilized or humane.  What is the correct word?

    • Sadistic

    • Facetious

    • Demeanor

    • Besmirch

    Correct Answer
    A. Sadistic
    Explanation
    The word "sadistic" refers to deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others, which is the opposite of being civilized or humane. Therefore, "sadistic" is the correct word in this context.

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  • 10. 

    What word has the antonyms acclaim or praise?

    • Hedonism

    • Fortuitous

    • Debacle

    • Obloquy

    Correct Answer
    A. Obloquy
    Explanation
    Obloquy is the correct answer because it means strong public criticism or verbal abuse, which is the opposite of acclaim or praise.

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