🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT ENGLISH

The new aircraft carrier is among several 'behemoths' that the Air Force has added to its fleet. What does 'behemoth' imply about the aircraft carrier?

He claimed he signed the confession under __________ and that it was not his free will.

Arnold could not walk because the pain in his foot was so "acute." What does "acute" mean in this context?

The abandoned town became a __________ place after all its inhabitants moved away.

The fireworks 'captivated' the young boy, who had never seen such things before. What did the fireworks do to him?

Ted was absolutely 'compliant' with Sue's strong opinions about what to do on a first date. What does 'compliant' mean?

The auditor found a significant __________ between the company's reported profits and its actual revenue.

The mission had to _____ when the team ran out of supplies and faced unexpected obstacles.

Joe's mother admonished him not to ruin his appetite by eating cookies before dinner. To 'admonish' someone is to:

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?

Bernardo was very touchy, and took any slight as an affront to his honor. An 'affront' is a(n):

Though the book was pretty good, Marcy did not believe it deserved the adulation it received. Which of the following would be an appropriate response if Marcy believed the book was truly exceptional?

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.