🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT English
639 solved questions with detailed explanations
The Mayor allocated 30 percent of the funds for improving the town's schools. To 'allocate' is to:
Though I promised Rachel's father I would bring her home promptly by midnight, it would have been more 'circumspect' not to have specified a time. What does 'circumspect' mean?
Some critics argued that the excessive indulgence portrayed in the film would __________ the moral sensibilities of its young audience.
Angus chose to "abstain" from wearing the kilt. What does this mean about his action?
The hospital was kept meticulously clean and _____ to prevent infections.
Bill and Veronica achieved a perfect 'congruity' of opinion. What does 'congruity' mean?
For 56 years, the ancient city of Rhodes featured a 'colossus' standing astride its harbor. What was the 'colossus'?
The thief 'beguiled' his partners into surrendering all their money. What did the thief do?
A person who is "adept" at a task possesses what quality?
The judge 'cataloged' the victim's injuries before calculating how much money he would award. What did the judge do with the injuries?
Although Mr. Correlli wanted to stay outside, he "acquiesced" to his wife's demands to come in for dinner. What does this reveal about his action?
The senator's involvement in the corruption scandal brought his entire career into __________.
It is unfair to __________ someone's accomplishments simply because you are envious of their success.
Joseph often dropped names of famous people his father knew to _____ his personal stature.
The angry customer began to _____ the manager, demanding an immediate refund.
Gordon's ensemble of thrift-shop garments 'coalesced' into a surprisingly handsome outfit. What happened to the garments?
The new medicine proved to be highly ________ in treating the rare disease, showing significant improvement in patients.
The doctor prescribed an _____ to reduce the patient's severe pain.
Despite the provocative questions, the witness maintained a __________ and composed silence, refusing to be drawn into speculation.
We went to the mall food court and purchased a delicious 'confection.' What did we buy?