🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT

Many citizens __________ the rising crime rates in their city, calling for stricter law enforcement.

Arnold "advocated" turning left at the stop sign. What did he do?

My feelings about Calvin are _____; on one hand, he's a loyal friend, but on the other, he's a cruel thief.

He felt 'compunction' for the shabby way he'd treated her. What was he feeling?

The foreman mercilessly overworked his _____ employees, who felt wronged and distressed.

By keeping her daughter's affair a secret, Maddie became 'complicit' in it. What does 'complicit' mean?

During the formal dinner, guests were expected to maintain a __________ demeanor, adhering to strict etiquette.

The newspaper was sued for publishing __________ statements that harmed the celebrity's public image.

Some readers found the novel's tone overly __________, as it seemed to preach moral lessons rather than simply tell a story.

Before starting the construction, the architect needed to clearly __________ the boundaries of the property on the blueprint.

His mother asked him to 'burnish' the silverware before setting the table. What did she want him to do?

The volcano had been __________ for centuries, but recent seismic activity suggested it might soon erupt.

Because I am standing before you, it seems obvious that the stories circulating about my demise were "apocryphal." What does "apocryphal" mean?

The strong winds 'buffeted' the ships, threatening to capsize them. What does 'buffeted' mean in this context?

Antoinette "accosted" the waiter after he spilled soup on her for the fourth time. What did she do?

Claudia and Jimmy divorced "amicably." What does this imply about their separation?

Irene's arguments in favor of abstinence were so 'cogent' that I could not resist them. What quality did her arguments possess?

The professor's habit of speaking in 'circumlocutions' made it difficult to follow his lectures. What was the professor's habit?

The fighter planes conducted impressive _____ maneuvers during the air show.

The claims made by the new health supplement company seemed __________ and lacked scientific evidence.