SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 8

🔴 Abate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to lessen in intensity or amount

Example: The storm finally abated by morning.

🔴 Bolster

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to support or strengthen

Example: Data from the trial bolstered the researcher’s claim.

🔴 Candid

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: honest, straightforward, frank

Example: She gave a candid account of the failure.

🔴 Deference

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: respectful submission to another’s judgment

Example: In deference to the teacher, the class fell silent.

🔴 Ephemeral

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: lasting a very short time; fleeting

Example: The sunset’s beauty was ephemeral but unforgettable.

🔴 Fortuitous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: happening by chance; often lucky

Example: Their fortuitous meeting led to a partnership.

🔴 Garrulous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: excessively talkative

Example: His garrulous stories went on for hours.

🔴 Impetuous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: acting quickly without thought; rash

Example: An impetuous choice cost the team the game.

🔴 Mitigate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to make less severe or painful

Example: Policies were adopted to mitigate the risks.

🔴 Pragmatic

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: practical; focused on results

Example: Her pragmatic plan balanced cost and impact.

📝 SAT Vocabulary Quiz – Batch 8

1. The mayor introduced new safety measures to ______ the effects of the recent storms.
   A) exacerbate
   B) mitigate
   C) obfuscate
   D) preclude


2. His decision to invest all his savings after a single rumor was undeniably ______.
   A) impetuous
   B) pragmatic
   C) garrulous
   D) fortuitous


3. The scientist’s ______ remarks about the study’s limitations made her results more trustworthy.
   A) candid
   B) evasive
   C) abstruse
   D) bellicose


4. The company’s profits rose sharply, a ______ outcome given the weak economy.
   A) fortuitous
   B) ephemeral
   C) deference
   D) candid


5. The intern’s ______ chatter made it hard for others to focus on their tasks.
   A) garrulous
   B) tacit
   C) terse
   D) laconic


6. The sudden spike in sales was exciting, but management worried it might be ______.
   A) pragmatic
   B) perennial
   C) ephemeral
   D) exhaustive


7. To win the council’s approval, the architect spoke with ______ to the community’s concerns.
   A) deference
   B) disdain
   C) bravado
   D) bravura


8. The coach tried to ______ team morale with a rousing speech and a fun practice.
   A) abate
   B) bolster
   C) prevaricate
   D) placate


9. Her ______ approach prioritized workable steps over lofty ideals.
   A) impetuous
   B) pragmatic
   C) candid
   D) febrile


10. As the medication took effect, the patient’s pain began to ______.
    A) abate
    B) bolster
    C) mitigate
    D) proliferate