A Test of Vocabulary Range

Here are 20 brief phrases, each containing one italicized word; it is up to you to find the closest definition of each such word. To keep your score valid, refrain, as far as possible, from ‘wild guessing’   The key of this SAT words list  is mentioned  at the end of the post.

1.       Disheveled appearance

• untidy
• fierce
• foolish
• peculiar
• unhappy

2.       a baffling problem

• difficult
• simple
• puzzling
• long
• new

3.       lenient parent

• tall
• not strict
• wise
• foolish
• severe

4.       repulsive personality

• disgusting
• attractive
• normal
• confused
• conceited

5.       audacious attempt

• useless
• bold
• foolish
• crazy
• necessary

6.       parry a blow

• ward off
• fear
• expect
• invite
• ignore

7.      prevalent disease

• dangerous
• catching
• childhood
• fatal
• widespread

8.       ominous report

• loud
• threatening
• untrue
• serious
• unpleasant

9.       an incredible story

• true
• interesting
• well-known
• unbelievable
• unknown

10. an ophthalmologist

• eye doctor
• skin doctor
• foot doctor
• heart doctor
• cancer specialist

11.   will supersede the old law

• enforce
• specify penalties for
• take the place of
• repeal
• continue

12.   an anonymous donor

• generous
• stingy
• well-known
• one whose name is not known
• reluctant

13. performed an autopsy

• examination of living tissue
• examination of corpse to determine the cause of death
• process in the manufacture of optical lenses
• operation to cure a disease
• series of questions to determine the causes of delinquent behavior

14.   an indefatigable worker

• well-paid
• tired
• skillful
• tireless
• pleasant

15. a confirmed atheist

• bachelor
• disbeliever in God
• believer in religion
• believer in science
• priest

16. endless loquacity

• misery
• fantasy
• repetitiousness
• ill-health
• talkativeness

17.   a glib talker

• smooth
• awkward
• loud
• friendly
• boring

18.   an incorrigible optimist

• happy
• beyond correction or reform
• foolish
• hopeful
• unreasonable

19.   an ocular problem

• unexpected
• insoluble
• visual C
• continual
• imaginary

20. a notorious demagogue

• rabble-rouser
• gambler
• perpetrator of financial frauds
• liar
• spendthrift

You can find more SAT Vocabulary Quizzes here, in addition you can go on to attempt the

SAT Vocabulary Quiz 2 ,  SAT Vocabulary List 3 ,  SAT Vocabulary Worksheet 4,

SAT Vocabulary Quiz 5 , SAT Vocabulary List 6

Key

Q1. a)   Q2. c)  Q3. b)   Q4. a)   Q5. b)  Q6. a)  Q7. e)  Q8. b)  Q9. d) Q10. a)

Q11. c)  Q12. d)  Q13. b)  Q14. d )Q15. b) Q16. e)  Q17. a)  Q18. b) Q19. c)  Q20. a)