Name: ________________________ Date: ________________________

10
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B Unit 1 SAT
1. ____ The word VERBATIM
MOST NEARLY means:
A. (adj.) Using exactly the same words, corresponding word for word; (adv.) In exactly the same
words, word for word
B. (adj.) Harming by slow and stealthy means
C. (v.) To say or do again and again
D. (v.) To distribute persons or forces systematically or strategically
E. (adj.) Having the ability of using both hands with equal skill or ease
2. ____ The word INSIDIOUS
MOST NEARLY means:
A. (n.) A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice
B. (adj.) Not easily aroused or excited; dull
C. (adj.) Wealthy
D. (n.) Patient courage
E. (adj.) Harming by slow and stealthy means
3. ____ The word BEREFT
MOST NEARLY means:
A. (v.) To make bigger
B. (adj.) Left desolate or alone, especially by death
C. (v.) To make impure by adding extraneous, improper, or inferior ingredients
D. (n.) The external appearance as produced by garb or costume
E. (adj.) Easily influenced, persuaded, or swayed
4. ____ The word TENTATIVE
MOST NEARLY means:
A. (n.) A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice
B. (n.) A taunting or bitterly sarcastic remark; (v.) To utter taunts or jeers
C. (adv.) Characterized by caution
D. (n.) The external appearance as produced by garb or costume
E. (adj.) Not certain or final; Done without confidence, hesitant
5. ____ The word WARILY
MOST NEARLY means:
A. (v.) To stare wonderingly or stupidly, often with the mouth open
B. (n.) A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice
C. (v.) To say or do again and again
D. (adj.) Harming by slow and stealthy means
E. (adv.) Characterized by caution
6. ____ The word DOUR
MOST NEARLY means:
A. (adj.) Silently ill-humored; gloomy
B. (n.) Patient courage
C. (v.) To make impure by adding extraneous, improper, or inferior ingredients
D. (adj.) Wealthy
E. (adj.) Having the ability of using both hands with equal skill or ease
7. ____ The word AUGMENT
MOST NEARLY means:
A. (v.) To make bigger
B. (n.) A taunting or bitterly sarcastic remark; (v.) To utter taunts or jeers
C. (adj.) Left desolate or alone, especially by death
D. (v.) To make impure by adding extraneous, improper, or inferior ingredients
E. (adj.) Using exactly the same words, corresponding word for word; (adv.) In exactly the same
words, word for word
II. Synonyms
1. ____ Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word UNKEMPT?
A. adaptable; adjustable; flexible; malleable
B. hint; allusion; insinuation; inkling
C. wealthy; lavish; affluent; sumptuous
D. disheveled; untidy; rumpled; messy
E. contaminate; taint; pollute; spoil
2. ____ Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word STOLID?
A. impassive; dull; emotionless; indifferent
B. adaptable; adjustable; flexible; malleable
C. enlarge; increase; expand; supplement
D. disheveled; untidy; rumpled; messy
E. skillful; adroit; multifaceted; versatile
3. ____ Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word AMBIDEXTROUS?
A. skillful; adroit; multifaceted; versatile
B. contaminate; taint; pollute; spoil
C. disheveled; untidy; rumpled; messy
D. wealthy; lavish; affluent; sumptuous
E. appearance; semblance; show; pretext
4. ____ Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word ADULTERATE?
A. wealthy; lavish; affluent; sumptuous
B. contaminate; taint; pollute; spoil
C. adaptable; adjustable; flexible; malleable
D. exactly; precisely; word for word; accurately
E. repeat; restate; recap; retell
5. ____ Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word PLIABLE?
A. skillful; adroit; multifaceted; versatile
B. exactly; precisely; word for word; accurately
C. gloomy; dismal; dreary; grim
D. stare; gawk; gaze
E. adaptable; adjustable; flexible; malleable
6. ____ Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word DEPLOY?
A. stare; gawk; gaze
B. organize; position; arrange; set up
C. contaminate; taint; pollute; spoil
D. adaptable; adjustable; flexible; malleable
E. hint; allusion; insinuation; inkling

III. Define the following words
1. Fortitude
2. Gape
3. Gibe
4. Guise
5. Intimation
6. Opulent