🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT ENGLISH

After weeks in the desert, the explorers found the ancient scrolls to be brittle and __________.

His family was 'bereft' of food and shelter following the tornado. Which word best describes their state?

The top layer of the pudding had 'coagulated' into a thick skin. What happened to the pudding?

The scientist noted that the unusual growth pattern was an _____ from the species' typical development.

Mrs. Grebelski was affluent, owning a huge house, three cars, and an island near Maine. 'Affluent' describes someone who is:

Fiona's renunciation of red meat resulted in weight loss, but confused those people who thought she'd been a vegetarian for years. In this sentence, what does 'renunciation' mean?

The restaurant charged an ________ price for a simple meal, far more than it was worth.

People like to be around George because he is so affable and good-natured. 'Affable' means:

When his spinal nerves were damaged, Mr. Hollins suffered from _____, losing sensation in his legs.

The architect presented an ________ plan for the new city park, detailing every tree and bench.

The great tradition of Western culture had its "antecedent" in the culture of Ancient Greece. What is an "antecedent"?

The organization worked to __________ information about public health to remote communities.

Though they are unrelated genetically, the bone structure of whales and fish is quite analogous. 'Analogous' means:

A government that "abrogates" a right performs what action?

It is unprofessional to __________ a competitor's products in an attempt to make your own seem superior.

The detective tried to ________ a confession from the suspect, but he remained silent.

According to psychologists, happy people tend to "accentuate" the positive. What does "accentuate" mean?

Uninterested in politics, Bruno was apathetic about whether he lived under a capitalist or communist regime. If Bruno was 'apathetic', he showed:

The murderer's 'callous' lack of remorse shocked the jury. What does 'callous' describe about the murderer?

Could you please ________ the complex theory so that everyone in the class can understand it?