🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT English

The elementary school orchestra created a 'cacophony' at the recital. What kind of sound did they produce?

She 'concocted' the most ridiculous story to explain her absence. What did she do with the story?

The coach could only _____ a vague game plan, leaving the players confused about the specifics.

When the child cries, the mother gives him candy to appease him. To 'appease' the child is to:

The children helped to _____ the Christmas tree with colorful ornaments and lights.

The political rhetoric became increasingly __________ during the election campaign, polarizing the electorate.

The dermatologist recommended an ________ cream to soothe the patient's dry and irritated skin.

The rain poured down for a while, then abated. What is the meaning of 'abated' in this context?

Our father was "amenable" when we asked him to drive us to the farm. What does "amenable" mean?

The magician performed his tricks with such __________ movements that the audience couldn't follow his hands.

Jill became extremely "acerbic" and began to cruelly make fun of her friends. What does "acerbic" describe about her tone?

The rescue team worked tirelessly to ________ the trapped hikers from the collapsed cave.

The wild horse was eventually tamed and became a __________ companion, easily trained for riding.

Holden invited the three women to join him in the back seat of the taxicab, assuring them that the car was quite 'commodious.' What did he mean?

Mary received a love poem from an anonymous admirer. An 'anonymous' admirer is one whose identity is:

Though public pressure was intense, the President remained adamant about his proposal. If the President was 'adamant', he was:

Chuck always helped his mother with great _____, eagerly and quickly setting the table whenever asked.

The workers delighted in their new 'capacious' office space. What characteristic of the office space made them happy?

He snuck past the guards by using an alias and fake ID. An 'alias' is a:

The confession of the true culprit served to ________ the wrongly accused suspect.