🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT English
739 solved questions with detailed explanations
The ancient temple was considered sacred, and any act to __________ its sanctity was met with severe punishment.
The chairman of the Federal Reserve gave a speech to try to allay investors' fears about an economic downturn. To 'allay' fears is to:
Sophie actually went to meet Joseph for a 'clandestine' liaison. What kind of liaison was it?
The monotonous routine of his job filled him with a profound sense of ________, making each day feel endless.
Everyone offered accolades to Sam after he won the Noble Prize. 'Accolades' are a form of:
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?
Frugal innovation focuses on creating solutions that are:
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):