SAT Vocabulary — Group 8 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Placid? Ranking above everything else in importance. Unstable or insecure, likely to collapse or fail at any moment. A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed. Calm and peaceful, undisturbed by strong emotion or conflict.

2. Which definition matches Prosaic? Producing a sharp, deeply felt emotion, usually sadness or tenderness. Plain and unimaginative, lacking any spark of excitement or beauty. To reduce someone's anger by offering a soothing gesture or concession. Spreading through and present in every part of something.

3. Which definition matches Repudiate? Preferring to live alone and avoid the company of other people. Plain and unimaginative, lacking any spark of excitement or beauty. To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding. Pursuing an idealistic, impractical goal with little regard for whether it can actually be achieved.

4. Which definition matches Rancor? To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding. A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed. Having a strong, sharp smell or taste that immediately grabs your attention. A deep, long-lasting feeling of bitterness or resentment toward someone.

5. Which definition matches Reticent? Ranking above everything else in importance. To reduce someone's anger by offering a soothing gesture or concession. Preferring to live alone and avoid the company of other people. Inclined to stay quiet and keep one's thoughts, feelings, or plans to oneself.

6. Which definition matches Precocious? Showing unusually advanced ability or maturity at a young age. To forcibly put an end to unrest, fear, or resistance. Having a strong, sharp smell or taste that immediately grabs your attention. Calm and peaceful, undisturbed by strong emotion or conflict.

7. Which definition matches Pungent? Calm and peaceful, undisturbed by strong emotion or conflict. To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding. To reduce someone's anger by offering a soothing gesture or concession. Having a strong, sharp smell or taste that immediately grabs your attention.

8. Which definition matches Plausible? Producing a sharp, deeply felt emotion, usually sadness or tenderness. Spreading through and present in every part of something. To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding. Reasonable enough to seem likely true, even without solid proof yet.

9. Which definition matches Quell? Reasonable enough to seem likely true, even without solid proof yet. A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed. To forcibly put an end to unrest, fear, or resistance. Producing a large quantity of something, especially creative work.

10. Which definition matches Reclusive? Preferring to live alone and avoid the company of other people. Remarkably great in size, extent, or ability. Showing unusually advanced ability or maturity at a young age. Careful and sensible when making decisions, especially about money or risk.