🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT English

Which word is a synonym for 'nonchalant'?

I could not ______ why he made such a reckless decision, despite all the warnings.

Helene concluded that what she thought were profound insights were actually just 'platitudes'. What are 'platitudes'?

The march of time is ____; it cannot be stopped or altered by human will.

Despite her talent, the young artist remained __________ and hesitant to showcase her work to a large audience.

Furtive glances and whispers among conspirators are indicative of their:

The romantic comedy was so ______ that it brought tears to the eyes of even the most cynical viewers.

When arrested for speeding, someone screaming 'maledictions' against the police implies they were uttering:

The committee's plans were still __________, lacking a clear direction.

The tense situation was "ameliorated" when Sam proposed a solution. What does "ameliorated" mean?