🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT

The morning fog began to __________ as the sun rose higher in the sky.

Angela received "absolution" from the jury. What does this imply about her legal situation?

Because of "adverse" conditions, the hikers gave up. What kind of conditions were they?

This drug will "alleviate" the symptoms of the terrible disease. What will the drug do?

Shortly after we met, she became my chief 'confidant.' What role did she play?

Aerial maneuvers are performed by fighter planes. What does "aerial" relate to?

That _____ car has none of the modern features like power windows and steering.

The city's __________ growth led to rapid changes in its infrastructure and population.

The novel explored themes of betrayal and __________ within the royal court, where loyalty was often a facade.

Advanced physics is described as the 'bane' of many students' academic lives. What does 'bane' signify in this context?

Jared received a 'commendation' from Linda, his supervisor, for his stellar performance. What did Jared receive?

Due to _____ weather conditions, the hikers decided to postpone their ascent of the mountain.

Ahab selected a very long roll and proceeded to prepare a tuna salad sandwich 'commensurate' with his enormous appetite. What does 'commensurate' mean here?

The holy man's practice of extreme self-denial, sleeping on the floor and taking only cold showers, was a form of radical _____.

Your values, which hold war and violence in high esteem, are the absolute _____ of my pacifist beliefs.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the committee decided to __________ the vote until the next meeting.

Congress sought to _____ the law after realizing its unforeseen and catastrophic effects.

After losing all her money, falling into a puddle, and breaking her ankle, Eloise was in a wretched and pitiful state. Which word describes Eloise's condition?

Lynn 'compressed' her lips into a frown. What did Lynn do to her lips?

If a presentation is described as 'banal,' what characteristic is being highlighted?