SAT Vocabulary — Group 15 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Iconoclast? A person who challenges or attacks widely accepted beliefs, traditions, or institutions. Using very few words; terse. Lacking energy or enthusiasm, indifferent to activity. A light, humorous treatment of a situation that might otherwise feel heavy or serious.

2. Which definition matches Inadvertent? Lacking energy or enthusiasm, indifferent to activity. Exaggerated language not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Happening by accident, without intention or awareness. A scheming or crafty plot, usually devised in secret.

3. Which definition matches Immutable? A light, humorous treatment of a situation that might otherwise feel heavy or serious. Having or showing a wish to cause harm to others. Not able to be changed or altered. A person who believes pleasure and enjoyment are the most important goals in life.

4. Which definition matches Inscrutable? Using very few words; terse. Impossible to stop, persuade, or turn aside from a relentless course. Impossible to read or understand clearly, especially someone's thoughts or feelings. A person who challenges or attacks widely accepted beliefs, traditions, or institutions.

5. Which definition matches Maverick? Not able to be affected or penetrated by something. An independent-minded person who breaks from convention rather than following the group. Happening by accident, without intention or awareness. Using very few words; terse.

6. Which definition matches Impervious? Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that outsiders find hard to understand. Not able to be affected or penetrated by something. Not allowed by law or social custom; forbidden. To mock or ridicule someone or something through exaggerated satire.

7. Which definition matches Machination? To mock or ridicule someone or something through exaggerated satire. Not able to be affected or penetrated by something. A scheming or crafty plot, usually devised in secret. Impossible to stop, persuade, or turn aside from a relentless course.

8. Which definition matches Lugubrious? Not able to be affected or penetrated by something. Exaggeratedly or theatrically mournful, beyond what a situation calls for. To mock or ridicule someone or something through exaggerated satire. A light, humorous treatment of a situation that might otherwise feel heavy or serious.

9. Which definition matches Jovial? To mock or ridicule someone or something through exaggerated satire. Given or spent in great, extravagant abundance. Having or showing a wish to cause harm to others. Full of cheerful friendliness and good humor.

10. Which definition matches Largesse? Generous giving, especially of money or gifts, often from someone wealthy or powerful. Having or showing a wish to cause harm to others. Extremely clever and original, especially in solving a problem. Exaggerated language not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.