SAT Vocabulary — Group 2 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Alacrity? A cheerful eagerness or brisk readiness to do something. Open to more than one interpretation because the meaning is unclear. To accept or agree to something without arguing, often reluctantly. Something that stands out because it does not fit the usual pattern.

2. Which definition matches Abate? A lack of interest, energy, or concern about things that would normally motivate people. To provoke hostility or anger in someone through one's words or actions. To decrease gradually in force or intensity. Having two conflicting feelings or attitudes about someone or something at the same time.

3. Which definition matches Ardent? Showing a genuine concern for the well-being of others, often at some cost to oneself. Having a friendly and good-natured manner that others find easy to like. Full of passionate enthusiasm or intense devotion to something. Having two conflicting feelings or attitudes about someone or something at the same time.

4. Which definition matches Aberration? Something that deviates noticeably from what is normal or expected. To calm or satisfy someone, often by giving them what they are demanding. Full of passionate enthusiasm or intense devotion to something. To accept or agree to something without arguing, often reluctantly.

5. Which definition matches Affable? Showing sharp judgment and a quick ability to understand situations or people. Easy to talk to and pleasant in a friendly, approachable way. Based on random choice or personal whim rather than any clear reason or system. Something that stands out because it does not fit the usual pattern.

6. Which definition matches Altruistic? A cheerful eagerness or brisk readiness to do something. Showing a genuine concern for the well-being of others, often at some cost to oneself. To decrease gradually in force or intensity. Full of passionate enthusiasm or intense devotion to something.

7. Which definition matches Belligerent? Kind, generous, and genuinely wishing good things for others. An extreme, often selfish desire for wealth or material gain. Showing sharp judgment and a quick ability to understand situations or people. Openly hostile and eager to fight or argue.

8. Which definition matches Augment? To accept or agree to something without arguing, often reluctantly. Relating to beauty or the appreciation of what is pleasing to the senses. To provoke hostility or anger in someone through one's words or actions. To make something greater in size, amount, or degree by adding to it.

9. Which definition matches Aesthetic? Kind, generous, and genuinely wishing good things for others. Relating to beauty or the appreciation of what is pleasing to the senses. Showing great care, effort, and persistence in one's work or duties. Having a friendly and good-natured manner that others find easy to like.

10. Which definition matches Anomaly? Easy to talk to and pleasant in a friendly, approachable way. Practicing strict self-discipline and avoidance of physical pleasure, often for spiritual reasons. Something that stands out because it does not fit the usual pattern. Showing great care, effort, and persistence in one's work or duties.