SAT Vocabulary — Group 19 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Vapid? The highest point or peak that something reaches, especially of success or power. Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially from calm to dangerous. Dull and uninteresting because it lacks energy, flavor, or original thought. A wry remark or smile conveys clever, understated amusement, often tinged with irony or mild mockery.

2. Which definition matches Unctuous? An urbane person carries themselves with graceful confidence and charm, especially in refined social settings. Something odious provokes strong feelings of disgust or hatred because it is morally offensive or repulsive. To join two things closely together, especially so that one is bound to or burdened by the other. Excessively smooth, flattering, and insincere in a way that feels oily or slick.

3. Which definition matches Noisome? Widely known for something bad or undesirable. A verdant landscape is rich with thriving green plants and grass, suggesting freshness and fertility. Something noisome is so offensive to the senses, especially smell, that it repels anyone nearby. Existing beyond what is openly admitted or stated, especially a hidden motive.

4. Which definition matches Wane? Excessively smooth, flattering, and insincere in a way that feels oily or slick. Overly bold or confident in a way that oversteps proper limits, without the right or permission to do so. An urbane person carries themselves with graceful confidence and charm, especially in refined social settings. To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less important over time.

5. Which definition matches Tyrannical? Something odious provokes strong feelings of disgust or hatred because it is morally offensive or repulsive. A soft, gentle breeze. To move with a smooth, wave-like rising and falling motion. Ruling or behaving with cruel and unjust use of power over others.

6. Which definition matches Unfettered? Ruling or behaving with cruel and unjust use of power over others. Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially from calm to dangerous. Something odious provokes strong feelings of disgust or hatred because it is morally offensive or repulsive. Something unfettered operates with complete freedom, unbound by any rule, chain, or limitation.

7. Which definition matches Verbose? Using more words than needed; wordy. The highest point or peak that something reaches, especially of success or power. Dull and uninteresting because it lacks energy, flavor, or original thought. To join two things closely together, especially so that one is bound to or burdened by the other.

8. Which definition matches Odious? Using more words than needed; wordy. A soft, gentle breeze. Something odious provokes strong feelings of disgust or hatred because it is morally offensive or repulsive. Overly bold or confident in a way that oversteps proper limits, without the right or permission to do so.

9. Which definition matches Yoke? To join two things closely together, especially so that one is bound to or burdened by the other. Something noisome is so offensive to the senses, especially smell, that it repels anyone nearby. A wry remark or smile conveys clever, understated amusement, often tinged with irony or mild mockery. To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less important over time.

10. Which definition matches Wanton? Something unfettered operates with complete freedom, unbound by any rule, chain, or limitation. Deliberately careless or unrestrained, especially in causing harm without any real justification. The highest point or peak that something reaches, especially of success or power. To vex someone is to cause them persistent irritation or mild distress.