Vocabulary Quiz Lesson Two: SAT Prep

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Vocabulary Quiz Lesson Two: SAT Prep focuses on enhancing vocabulary skills essential for SAT success. It covers terms like heresy, docile, and banter, assessing learners' understanding of complex words and their ability to apply them contextually.

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  • 2. 

    A teasing, playful conversation

    • Banter

    • Heresy

    • Motley

    • Connoisseur

    Correct Answer
    A. Banter
    Explanation
    Banter refers to a light-hearted and playful conversation, often filled with jokes, teasing, and witty remarks. It is a form of communication that is characterized by its friendly and humorous nature. The other options, heresy, motley, and connoisseur, do not align with the definition of banter and therefore are not the correct answer.

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  • 3. 

    A synonym for 'ignominy' would be...

    • Renown

    • Broken

    • Perfect

    • Disgrace

    Correct Answer
    A. Disgrace
    Explanation
    The word "ignominy" refers to a state of disgrace or shame. Therefore, a synonym for "ignominy" would be "disgrace".

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  • 4. 

    To criticize or punish severely

    • Ignominize

    • Emaciate

    • Castigate

    • Gauche

    Correct Answer
    A. Castigate
    Explanation
    The word "castigate" means to criticize or punish severely. It implies a strong and harsh reprimand or punishment for someone's actions or behavior. This word is often used when someone is being severely scolded or disciplined for their wrongdoings. It conveys a sense of strong disapproval and serves as a way to reprimand or correct someone's behavior in a strict manner.

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  • 5. 

    Fill in the blank. The international clown convention was a ________ sight in the otherwise dull exhibition center.

    • Motley

    • Homogenous

    • Normal

    • Bland

    Correct Answer
    A. Motley
    Explanation
    The word "motley" is the correct answer because it means diverse or varied in appearance or character. In this context, it suggests that the international clown convention added color, excitement, and a sense of uniqueness to the otherwise dull exhibition center. The word "homogenous" means uniform or similar, which does not fit the description of the clown convention. "Normal" and "bland" both imply a lack of excitement or variation, which contradicts the idea of the clown convention being a standout event.

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  • 6. 

    Fill in the blank. Dead from starvation, the _________ prisoner was buried in the camp cemetery.

    • Lethargic

    • Affable

    • Emaciated

    • Grandiloquent

    Correct Answer
    A. Emaciated
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "emaciated" because it means extremely thin or weak due to lack of nutrition. In the given sentence, the prisoner is described as being dead from starvation, indicating that they were severely malnourished and emaciated. This fits the context of being buried in a camp cemetery, suggesting that they likely died in a concentration camp or a similar situation where food deprivation was a significant factor.

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  • 7. 

    A synonym for 'gauche' would be...

    • Graceful

    • Talented

    • Awkward

    • Impotent

    Correct Answer
    A. Awkward
    Explanation
    'Gauche' means lacking social grace or awkward in behavior. Therefore, the synonym for 'gauche' would be 'awkward'.

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  • 8. 

    The crime of holding a belief that goes against an established religious doctrine

    • Heresay

    • Emaciate

    • Banter

    • Heresy

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Heresy
    Explanation
    Heresy refers to the crime of holding a belief that contradicts an established religious doctrine. It involves deviating from accepted beliefs or teachings within a religious system. This term is often used to describe actions or ideas that are considered to be unorthodox or against the religious norms.

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  • 9. 

    A formal curse

    • Enema

    • Gauche

    • Libation

    • Anathema

    Correct Answer
    A. Anathema
    Explanation
    Anathema refers to something or someone that is intensely disliked or loathed. It is often associated with strong feelings of disapproval or condemnation. In this context, it can be inferred that anathema is the correct answer because it aligns with the concept of a formal curse or something that is strongly condemned. The other options, such as enema, gauche, and libation, do not convey the same meaning or connotation as anathema.

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  • 10. 

    A drink, usually an alcoholic one

    • Imbibe

    • Libation

    • Anathema

    • Castigate

    Correct Answer
    A. Libation
    Explanation
    A libation refers to a drink, typically an alcoholic one, that is offered as a ritual or ceremonial offering. It is often poured out as a tribute to a deity or as part of a religious or spiritual practice. This term is commonly used in the context of ancient rituals or traditional ceremonies.

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