🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT

He managed to __________ his entire inheritance on frivolous luxuries within a few years.

The elementary school orchestra created a 'cacophony' at the recital. What kind of sound did they produce?

She 'concocted' the most ridiculous story to explain her absence. What did she do with the story?

The coach could only _____ a vague game plan, leaving the players confused about the specifics.

The children helped to _____ the Christmas tree with colorful ornaments and lights.

The political rhetoric became increasingly __________ during the election campaign, polarizing the electorate.

Our father was "amenable" when we asked him to drive us to the farm. What does "amenable" mean?

The magician performed his tricks with such __________ movements that the audience couldn't follow his hands.

Jill became extremely "acerbic" and began to cruelly make fun of her friends. What does "acerbic" describe about her tone?

The wild horse was eventually tamed and became a __________ companion, easily trained for riding.

Holden invited the three women to join him in the back seat of the taxicab, assuring them that the car was quite 'commodious.' What did he mean?

Chuck always helped his mother with great _____, eagerly and quickly setting the table whenever asked.

The workers delighted in their new 'capacious' office space. What characteristic of the office space made them happy?

Environmental activists gathered to __________ the government's decision to allow drilling in protected wilderness areas.

Acrimony prevented Biff and Trevor from maintaining their friendship. What is "acrimony"?

A project that is "aborted" has experienced what outcome?

The ancient burial ground was considered sacred, and any attempt to __________ it was met with fierce resistance.

To prove his honesty, the President publicly rejected and renounced the evil policies of his wicked predecessor. Which word signifies the President's act of formal rejection?

Greg's excellent poem won the "acclaim" of his friends. What did his friends give him?

Colin tried to shock his friends out of their 'complacency' by painting a frightening picture of what might happen to them. What state were his friends in?