🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT English

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?

Gluttony is often associated with a lack of discipline and self-control, as individuals succumb to their appetites without restraint. What psychological trait is often lacking in gluttony?

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.

A 'fickle' person is characterized by being:

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

If something is 'extraneous,' it is:

Genial hosts made sure every guest had a drink and felt comfortable, contributing to the party's success. What kind of atmosphere did the genial hosts create?

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?

Genial laughter filled the room, indicating a warm and friendly atmosphere at the family gathering. What emotion does genial laughter convey?