SAT Vocabulary Online Quiz

To "warrant" means to justify or necessitate a certain course of action. While "substantiate" means to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something, it does not mean to justify an action in the same way.

To "underscore" literally means to draw a line under a word, but metaphorically it means to emphasize or give additional weight to something. "Undermine" means the opposite, to weaken, and "undulate" means to move with a smooth wavelike motion.

"Vital" means absolutely necessary or important, essential to life or success. "Viable" means capable of working successfully, which is related but does not carry the same sense of urgent necessity.

"Viability" is the noun form of "viable" and refers to the ability to survive, grow, or be done in a practical and successful way. The other options are adjectives or verbs.

"Unmitigated" means absolute, complete, or unqualified, often used to describe a negative situation (such as "an unmitigated disaster"). The other options do not carry this meaning of absolute or total.

"Unadorned" means not adorned, plain, or simple. "Unprecedented" means never done or known before, and "unveiled" means revealed.

"Tentative" describes something that is not certain or fixed, such as a tentative plan or agreement. "Transparent" means see-through or clear, and "treacherous" means guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.

"Ubiquitous" means present, appearing, or found everywhere. "Undulate" is a verb meaning to move in waves, and "unadorned" means plain.

"Susceptible" means likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing, making one vulnerable. "Static" means lacking in movement or change, and "substantiate" is a verb meaning to provide evidence.

To substantiate means to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something. The other options do not fit: squalid means dirty or unpleasant, static means lacking movement or change, and sufficient means enough.

Subordinate describes someone or something that is in a lower rank, position, or level of importance. Subsequent refers to coming after something in time, subtle means delicate or precise, and substantial means of considerable importance or size.

The adjective scrupulous means diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. Scrutinize is a verb, scorn is a noun or verb, and scandalous relates to disgraceful behavior.

To repudiate means to reject the validity or authority of something, or to refuse to acknowledge it as true. Retention is a noun referring to the continued possession of something, reproach means to express disapproval, and satiate means to satisfy a desire to the full.

Readily is an adverb that means quickly, immediately, or without any difficulty. Reconsider and reform are verbs, while rash is an adjective meaning acting without consideration.

Provocative is an adjective used to describe something that is intended to cause a strong reaction, such as anger, excitement, or thought. Prosecute and prohibit are verbs, while prompt can be an adjective meaning quick or a verb meaning to cause.

A precedent is an earlier event, action, or decision that serves as an example or guide for future similar circumstances. Principle is a fundamental truth or proposition, while provocative and prohibit do not fit the noun definition.

Pragmatic describes an approach that is practical, realistic, and focused on what works in the real world rather than on theories. Potent means powerful, predecessor refers to someone who held a position before, and prescribed means recommended or authorized.

To postulate means to suggest or assume the truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument. Precedent and pinnacle are nouns, while pragmatic is an adjective, making postulate the only verb option.

Plausible describes an explanation, argument, or statement that seems reasonable, believable, and likely to be true. Pitiable means deserving pity, pinnacle is a noun meaning the highest point, and pragmatic means practical.

Petulant describes someone, often a child, who is childishly sulky, bad-tempered, or irritable. Postulate is a verb, pitiable means deserving pity, and potent is an adjective meaning powerful or influential.

To perish means to die, rot, or be destroyed, often in a sudden or violent manner. Postulate is a verb meaning to assume, plausible is an adjective meaning believable, and potent is an adjective meaning powerful.

Paramount describes something that is of utmost importance, supreme, or dominant. Persecute is a verb meaning to harass, pinnacle is a noun meaning the peak, and petulant is an adjective meaning irritable.

Ornate describes something that is highly detailed, elaborate, or heavily decorated. Vanquish and modify are verbs, while momentous means of great importance.

To opine means to express or state one's opinion openly. Perish means to die, claim means to assert ownership or truth, and null is an adjective meaning void.

Omnipotent combines the prefix omni (all) and potent (powerful) to mean having unlimited or infinite power. Ornate means highly decorated, oust is a verb meaning to drive out, and opine is a verb meaning to express an opinion.

Obsolete describes something that is out of date, no longer in use, or replaced by something newer. Objective means unbiased, onset is a noun meaning the beginning, and opine is a verb meaning to express an opinion.

Malleable describes a material that can be hammered, shaped, or molded without breaking, or metaphorically, a person who is easily influenced. Modest means humble, malicious means intending harm, and innovative means introducing new ideas.

To lament means to express deep grief, sorrow, or regret for something. Lucrative means profitable, melodramatic means overly emotional, and malicious means intending to cause harm.

Insatiable describes an appetite, desire, or curiosity that is impossible to satisfy. Indulgent means overly generous or lenient, revoke is a verb meaning to cancel, and irreconcilable means incapable of being brought into harmony.

To incite means to encourage, stir up, or prompt action, often of a violent or rebellious nature. Indulge means to yield to a desire, indiscriminately is an adverb meaning randomly, and invoke means to call upon.

Imprudent describes someone who is unwise, rash, or not showing care for the consequences of their actions. Indulge and infer are verbs, while inversion is a noun referring to a reversal of position.

Impartiality is the noun that describes treating all rivals or disputants equally, showing no bias or favoritism. Impart is a verb meaning to communicate, incite is a verb meaning to stir up, and indifference means lack of interest or concern.

To impart means to communicate information, make something known, or bestow a particular quality. Impartiality is a noun, impartial is an adjective meaning unbiased, and improper is an adjective meaning unsuitable.

Ignominious describes something that is deserving of or causing public disgrace, shame, or humiliation. Lament is a verb meaning to mourn, impartial means unbiased, and hostile means unfriendly or antagonistic.

Galvanizing means thrilling, exciting, or stimulating, often in a way that spurs someone into action. Fundamental means basic or essential, geriatric relates to old age, and hostile means unfriendly or antagonistic.

Foment means to instigate or stir up an undesirable course of action, such as trouble or rebellion. Fluctuate means to rise and fall irregularly, foresee means to predict, and fleeting is an adjective meaning lasting for a very short time.

Feasibility refers to the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done, which represents its practicality. Flourish means to grow or develop rapidly, fiscal relates to finance, and fluctuate means to change continually.

Expend means to spend or use up resources such as money, time, or energy. Exploit means to make full use of or benefit from, expel means to force out, and exert means to apply physical or mental effort.

Exacerbate means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. Entail means to involve something as a necessary consequence, empirical means based on observation rather than theory, and enumerate means to mention a number of things one by one.

Entrenched describes an attitude, habit, or belief that is firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change. Entail is a verb meaning to involve, empirical is an adjective meaning verifiable by observation, and enumerate is a verb meaning to list.

Emphatic means showing or giving emphasis, expressing something forcibly and clearly. Emit is a verb meaning to produce and discharge, emitting is its participle form, and entrenched means firmly established.

Eloquent describes someone who is fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. Eminent means famous and respected within a particular sphere, eccentric means unconventional and slightly strange, and emit is a verb meaning to discharge.

Egregious means outstandingly bad or shocking. Eloquent means persuasive in speaking, emphatic means expressing something with emphasis, and entrenched means firmly established.

Dubious means hesitating or doubting, or not to be relied upon. Dreary means dull and bleak, diminish is a verb meaning to make less, and dire means extremely serious or urgent.

Doctrine refers to a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group. While dogma is similar, it specifically refers to a principle laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true, whereas doctrine fits the broader definition of a position or theory advocated by a religion or government. Deliverance means rescue, and dominion means sovereignty or control.

Disparage means to regard or represent as being of little worth. Dilemma is a noun meaning a difficult situation or choice, devise is a verb meaning to plan or invent, and diligence is a noun meaning careful and persistent work.

Discord means disagreement or lack of harmony between people or things. Disparage is a verb meaning to belittle, disgust is a feeling of revulsion, and deplete is a verb meaning to use up resources.

Deference is humble submission and respect. Devise is a verb meaning to plan, discriminate is a verb meaning to recognize a distinction, and desolate is an adjective meaning bleak and empty.

Culmination is the highest or climactic point of something, especially attained after a long time. While climax is listed as option A, the definition 'the final act or climax' is the standard definition of culmination in this vocabulary list. Contradict and counteract are verbs meaning to oppose.

Corroborate means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding. Conventional is an adjective meaning standard, contend means to assert or struggle, and convey means to transport or communicate.

Conducive means making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible, often followed by the preposition 'to'. Cooperate is a verb meaning to work together, comparable means similar, and complement is a noun or verb referring to something that completes.

Concede means to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it, or to surrender or yield. Coincide means to occur at the same time, conceive means to form a plan or idea, and conduct means to organize and carry out.

Complacent means showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, leading to a lack of desire to change or improve. Concede is a verb meaning to yield, comparable means similar, and clout is a noun meaning influence or power.

Coarse can describe a rough texture or, metaphorically, a person's rude, crude, or vulgar language and manners. Clinical means cold and detached, cathartic means providing psychological relief, and civic relates to a city or citizenship.

Brevity is the quality of being brief, concise, or short in writing or speech. Avid is an adjective meaning enthusiastic, authentic means genuine, and avenue is a noun meaning a way of approaching something.

Benevolent means well-meaning, kindly, and generous. Bolster is a verb meaning to support or strengthen, bias is a noun meaning prejudice, and basic means fundamental.

Ambivalent describes a state of having mixed feelings or being stuck between two or more options. While ambivalent is technically an adjective, it is the intended answer representing this state in the vocabulary list. Advocate is a person who supports a cause, adversarial means involving conflict, and ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation.

Antipathy is a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion. Apex means the highest point, anticipate is a verb meaning to expect, and analogous is an adjective meaning comparable.

Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation, or having a double meaning, which makes it unclear or vague. Aesthetic relates to beauty, agitate is a verb meaning to trouble, and afford is a verb meaning to have enough money or time for.

The word "abate" means to become less active, less intense, or less in amount. The other options do not fit this definition: "abysmal" means extremely bad, "abstract" refers to theoretical concepts, and "adapt" means to adjust to new conditions.