SAT Vocabulary Practice - Words in Context
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- Q1Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. Building good transit isn't a bad idea, but it can actually backfire if the new trains and buses MERELY clear space on highway lanes for those who would prefer to drive....due toprohibitjust/onlyprovide an opportunity30s
- Q2Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. We plan to IMPLEMENT a policy allowing students to choose a humane alternative.to put into effectto avoidto preventto support30s
- Q3Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. All experiments are FRUITFUL if you don't have any preconceived notions about the results.productive/producing resultsfun and entertainingnot advantageousstrategically planned30s
- Q4Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. The book discusses his illness and SUBSEQUENT resignation from the government.disappointedunderlyinglater, followingforced/forceful30s
- Q5Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. I spotted a shooting star which, to my ASTONISHMENT, was bright green in color.knowledgeease, relieffright/fearshock, surprise30s
- Q6Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. Large parts of the mountainous island are SWATHED in cloud. These lush and mossy forests are home to the colorful Hawaiian honeycreeper, an endangered bird species.wrapped/coveredsurrounded byfilled withattacked30s
- Q7Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. In its current MANIFESTATION, the Berlin band looks very young and substantially female and sounds extremely enthusiastic.cover/secretform, showing/demonstrationdestinationarena30s
- Q8Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. The children in my class get RESTLESS near the end of the term.happy and fulfilledagitated and fidgetycalm and serenedisappointed and sad30s
- Q9Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. It's IMPRACTICAL to have so many people all trying to use this equipment at the same time.valuablegood judgmentunreasonable/unworkableagainst the rules30s
- Q10Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. The course teaches students to avoid AMBIGUITY and obscurity of expression.plagiarismincorrectunclear or indeterminablelack of kindness30s
- Q11Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. I missed the STIMULATION of working with others when I tried to go it alonekindnessability to interacthabit or comfortrouse to action or effort30s
- Q12Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. His citation says he showed outstanding and EXEMPLARY courage.limitless, infinitestrategicideal, faultlessdramatic30s
- Q13Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. The advantages of the scheme more than COMPENSATE for the risks associated with it.give in toshow the advantagesmake up forstand for30s
- Q14Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. Oystercatchers may wedge the shells into a CREVICE and chip away at the lipnarrow openingmomentdangerous situationhuge divide30s
- Q15Choose the best definition for the capitalized word according to the context in which it's used. In REMOTE mountain areas, voters arrived on horsebackclear/opendistant/far from the centerlimitedpopulated30s