SAT Vocabulary — Group 20 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Squander? Showing regret or sorrow, often in a wry or gently self-mocking way. To shorten something by cutting off part of it. To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly. To clear someone of blame or prove that a belief or decision was right after all.

2. Which definition matches Vindicate? Showing regret or sorrow, often in a wry or gently self-mocking way. Showing extreme, careful attention to precise detail and correct behavior. To shorten something by cutting off part of it. To clear someone of blame or prove that a belief or decision was right after all.

3. Which definition matches Truncate? To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly. To shorten something by cutting off part of it. Showing extreme, careful attention to precise detail and correct behavior. To clear someone of blame or prove that a belief or decision was right after all.

4. Which definition matches Punctilious? Showing regret or sorrow, often in a wry or gently self-mocking way. To clear someone of blame or prove that a belief or decision was right after all. Showing extreme, careful attention to precise detail and correct behavior. To shorten something by cutting off part of it.

5. Which definition matches Rueful? To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly. Showing extreme, careful attention to precise detail and correct behavior. Showing regret or sorrow, often in a wry or gently self-mocking way. To clear someone of blame or prove that a belief or decision was right after all.