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Monday, July 21, 2025

7/21/2025 SAT digital test 6 student reflection notes A.

This week I did SAT practice test 6 reading and writing. 

For module 1 it was not too bad and I only got 1 wrong which was number 2. 

However, module 2 was much harder as I got a lot of questions wrong. 

The questions I got wrong were 8, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 23. 

The questions I had a hard time understanding even after looking at the answer key were 8 and 13.

 The rest were because I was short on time from 8 and 13 which made me rush through the English conventions which I already struggled with. 

Also, I another 10 vocab words from the website.


Also I took the digital one on the actually blue book website which I don’t know if it changes anything which may be why the second module was so much harder



7/20/2025 SAT digital test 8 student reflection notes B.

R and W module 1 

# 2, 5, 8, 15, 25 

20 SAT harder vocab. 3 and 4 

Friday, July 18, 2025

SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 5

🔴 Excise

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to remove or cut out

Example: The editor decided to excise the irrelevant paragraphs from the article.

🔴 Fecundity

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: the ability to produce many new ideas or offspring; fertility

Example: The fecundity of her imagination led to a bestselling fantasy series.

🔴 Precarious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: dangerously unstable or uncertain

Example: The ladder was placed in a precarious position near the edge of the roof.

🔴 Innate

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: existing naturally rather than being learned

Example: He had an innate sense of rhythm that made him an excellent drummer.

🔴 Conflate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to combine two or more things into one

Example: The article conflates two different issues, making the argument confusing.

🔴 Tact

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

Example: She handled the criticism with tact, never making anyone feel uncomfortable.

🔴 Visualize

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to form a mental image of something

Example: Before the big game, the athlete would visualize every move in her routine.

🔴 Convene

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to gather people for a meeting or assembly

Example: The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the merger proposal.

🔴 Nominal

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: existing in name only; very small in amount

Example: They charge a nominal fee for entry just to cover costs.

🔴 Vex

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to annoy, worry, or frustrate someone

Example: The child’s constant questions began to vex the tired parent.

📝 SAT Vocab Practice Test 5 — Based on New Vocabulary

(Answer key is in the comment section below.)

  1. The editor chose to — several outdated references from the final draft.
    A. amend
    B. excise
    C. augment
    D. scrutinize

  2. The — of the region's soil allowed farmers to grow crops year-round.
    A. tact
    B. paucity
    C. fecundity
    D. brevity

  3. Hiking on the — ledge made the group extremely cautious.
    A. nominal
    B. precarious
    C. innate
    D. obscure

  4. Her musical ability was —, evident even as a toddler.
    A. innate
    B. nominal
    C. tentative
    D. acquired

  5. It's misleading to — facts with opinions when writing a news article.
    A. justify
    B. conflate
    C. extrapolate
    D. infer

  6. The diplomat used — to avoid offending either side during the negotiations.
    A. vex
    B. tact
    C. satire
    D. vigor

  7. The designer used software to — how the final building would look.
    A. advocate
    B. visualize
    C. convene
    D. transcend

  8. The president called a meeting to — the national task force on disaster relief.
    A. exacerbate
    B. convene
    C. placate
    D. vacillate

  9. The intern’s — title didn’t reflect her high level of responsibility.
    A. prolific
    B. ephemeral
    C. nominal
    D. innate

  10. His constant interruptions began to — the speaker, who struggled to continue.
    A. vex
    B. mitigate
    C. discern
    D. bolster

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

7/14/2025 An. SAT digital test 4 reflection notes

Reading and Writing

For module 1 I got 18 and 19 wrong

For module 2 I got 3,5,8,,18,23, and 25 wrong.


Math module, all right

Friday, July 11, 2025

SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 4

🔴 Sanguine

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: optimistic or hopeful, especially in difficult situations

Example: Despite the setbacks, she remained sanguine about the project’s success.

🔴 Augment

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to increase or make larger

Example: He took on a second job to augment his income.

🔴 Abundant

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: present in great quantity; plentiful

Example: The region has abundant rainfall and fertile soil.

🔴 To Extrapolate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to infer or estimate from known data

Example: Scientists can extrapolate future trends based on current data.

🔴 Garrulous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters

Example: His garrulous neighbor would talk for hours without pause.

🔴 Brevity

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: concise and exact use of words

Example: The brevity of the speech made it powerful and memorable.

🔴 Venerate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to honor deeply; to respect highly

Example: They venerate their ancestors through annual festivals.

🔴 Tenacious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: holding firmly to something; persistent

Example: Her tenacious grip on the rope saved her from falling.

🔴 Ephemeral

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: lasting for a very short time

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

🔴 Usurp

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

Example: The general attempted to usurp control from the rightful ruler.

📝 SAT Vocab Practice Test — Based on Batch 2 Flashcards

(Answer key is in the comment section below.)

  1. Even in the face of failure, she remained — and refused to give up.
    A. tenacious
    B. lucid
    C. fortuitous
    D. ephemeral

  2. The professor’s lecture was praised for its — and clarity.
    A. brevity
    B. candor
    C. garrulous
    D. tact

  3. His speech was so — that the audience lost interest halfway through.
    A. tenacious
    B. venerate
    C. garrulous
    D. ephemeral

  4. The mayor vowed to — corruption and restore trust in city leadership.
    A. usurp
    B. venerate
    C. extrapolate
    D. mitigate

  5. Scientists can — population growth from current birth rate trends.
    A. venerate
    B. extrapolate
    C. augment
    D. usurp

  6. They — their cultural heroes by holding an annual festival in their honor.
    A. extrapolate
    B. usurp
    C. venerate
    D. mitigate

  7. The army attempted to — power from the elected government.
    A. extrapolate
    B. garrulous
    C. venerate
    D. usurp

  8. Her positive and — outlook inspired others during hard times.
    A. fortuitous
    B. sanguine
    C. ephemeral
    D. lucid

  9. After a few — moments of fame, the band quickly faded into obscurity.
    A. abundant
    B. ephemeral
    C. sanguine
    D. tenacious

  10. The nonprofit worked to — food supplies in disaster-hit areas.
    A. mitigate
    B. extrapolate
    C. augment
    D. venerate

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SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 3

Gregarious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: sociable; fond of company

Example: His gregarious nature made him the life of every party.

Illicit

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: not allowed by law or rules

Example: Authorities cracked down on the illicit trade of rare wildlife.

Tenacious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: persistent; determined to hold on

Example: Her tenacious efforts finally paid off when she got the job.

Verbose

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: using more words than necessary

Example: The instructions were so verbose that they confused rather than helped.

Venerate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to regard with great respect

Example: The community continues to venerate the late teacher’s legacy.

Lackluster

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: dull or uninspired

Example: The team gave a lackluster performance in the final match.

Malleable

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: easily influenced or shaped

Example: Young children have malleable habits that form quickly.

Obsequious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: overly submissive or eager to please

Example: His obsequious flattery irritated the entire office.

Wary

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: cautious or on guard

Example: She was wary of strangers offering unsolicited help.

Reclusive

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: avoiding the company of others; solitary

Example: The author became increasingly reclusive after his best-selling book drew media attention.

📝 SAT Vocab Practice Test 3 — Based on the Flashcards Above

(Answer key is in the comment section below.)

  1. Known for his — personality, Jacob made friends wherever he went.
    A. reclusive
    B. wary
    C. gregarious
    D. obsequious

  2. The detective remained — of the suspect’s overly friendly demeanor.
    A. tenacious
    B. illicit
    C. malleable
    D. wary

  3. The intern’s — behavior around her supervisor annoyed the rest of the team.
    A. obsequious
    B. verbose
    C. reclusive
    D. illicit

  4. Due to their — nature, toddlers can easily adopt new habits if guided well.
    A. tenacious
    B. malleable
    C. wary
    D. lackluster

  5. Despite a rocky start, her — attitude helped her achieve her goals.
    A. gregarious
    B. verbose
    C. tenacious
    D. reclusive

  6. The documentary exposed the — trade of stolen art across borders.
    A. lackluster
    B. illicit
    C. obsequious
    D. reclusive

  7. The team’s — performance disappointed fans who expected a strong finish.
    A. lackluster
    B. malleable
    C. tenacious
    D. gregarious

  8. Her explanation was so — that the class became confused halfway through.
    A. malleable
    B. verbose
    C. illicit
    D. wary

  9. After winning the award, the town held a ceremony to — the local hero.
    A. placate
    B. venerate
    C. discern
    D. coalesce

  10. Since the book’s release, the author has grown increasingly — and avoids interviews.
    A. verbose
    B. gregarious
    C. reclusive
    D. malleable

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 2

🔴 Surreptitious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: done in a secret or sneaky way

Example: He made a surreptitious attempt to peek at his classmate's answers during the quiz.

🔴 Coalesce

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to come together and form one whole

Example: The streams coalesced into a powerful river after the storm.

🔴 Mitigate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to make less severe or harmful

Example: To mitigate traffic congestion, the city introduced a carpool incentive.

🔴 Facile

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: easily done or achieved, often too simply

Example: His facile summary of the novel ignored its deeper themes.

🔴 Exactitude

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: the quality of being extremely accurate or precise

Example: The engineer double-checked every line of code with exactitude.

🔴 Placate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to calm or pacify, especially by making concessions

Example: He tried to placate the angry customer with a sincere apology and a refund.

🔴 Trivial

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: unimportant; insignificant

Example: The siblings argued over trivial matters like who got the bigger cookie.

🔴 Inconsequential

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: not important or significant

Example: His mistake was minor and ultimately inconsequential to the final outcome.

🔴 Superfluous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

Example: She deleted the superfluous words to make her essay more concise.

🔴 Evince

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to show clearly or demonstrate

Example: Her steady voice evinced a calm confidence during the interview.

📝 SAT Vocab Practice Test 2 — Based on the Flashcards Above

(Answer key is in the comment section below.)

  1. The manager’s — instructions helped the new employees complete their tasks with precision.
    A. negligence
    B. exactitude
    C. vagueness
    D. spontaneity

  2. The politician tried to — the angry crowd by promising immediate action.
    A. provoke
    B. placate
    C. criticize
    D. incite

  3. Though their personalities differed, the two departments began to — around a shared vision.
    A. divide
    B. coalesce
    C. disperse
    D. conflict

  4. Her — approach to solving the complex equation made it seem effortless, though it was quite advanced.
    A. facile
    B. hesitant
    C. tedious
    D. awkward

  5. The company took swift action to — the damage caused by the data breach.
    A. escalate
    B. conceal
    C. mitigate
    D. prolong

  6. He made a — exit from the meeting, not wanting anyone to notice he was leaving early.
    A. deliberate
    B. forceful
    C. brash
    D. surreptitious

  7. The error was so minor and — that the professor chose to ignore it entirely.
    A. inconsequential
    B. catastrophic
    C. significant
    D. blatant

  8. Rather than directly stating her concerns, she chose to — discomfort through subtle expressions.
    A. evaluate
    B. suppress
    C. evince
    D. distort

  9. The editor removed — details from the article to make it more concise.
    A. valuable
    B. essential
    C. superfluous
    D. factual

  10. Although the argument was heated, it was over a — misunderstanding that could’ve been resolved with one question.
    A. trivial
    B. profound
    C. technical
    D. logical

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SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 1

🔴 Capacious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: having a lot of space; roomy

Example: She chose the capacious tote bag so she could carry her laptop, books, and lunch all at once.

🔴 Ameliorate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to improve or make a bad situation better

Example: They created a mentorship program to help ameliorate the struggles of first-generation college students.

🔴 Facetious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: joking or sarcastic, often inappropriately

Example: His facetious remark about skipping school during finals earned him a warning from the teacher.

🔴 Repudiate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to reject or disown, especially formally or publicly

Example: The athlete quickly repudiated the offensive comments made by a former coach.

🔴 Truncate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to shorten by cutting off a part

Example: The editor had to truncate the article to fit the layout of the magazine's front page.

🔴 Exacerbate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to make a bad situation worse

Example: Interrupting her during the presentation only served to exacerbate her anxiety.

🔴 Ubiquitous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: found everywhere; widespread

Example: QR codes have become ubiquitous in restaurants since the pandemic.

🔴 Harbinger

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: a sign or signal of what is to come

Example: The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a harbinger of economic trouble.

🔴 Discern

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to recognize or detect something with effort

Example: It was hard to discern the figure in the dense fog, but she was sure someone was there.

🔴 Proponent

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: a person who supports or argues in favor of something

Example: She has long been a proponent of renewable energy solutions.


📝 SAT Vocab Practice Test — Based on the Flashcards Above

(Answer key is in the comment section below.)

  1. Despite the promising start, the committee decided to — the program due to budget cuts.
    A. amplify
    B. invigorate
    C. truncate
    D. perpetuate

  2. The comedian’s — remark lightened the mood during the tense debate.
    A. facetious
    B. stoic
    C. cynical
    D. sullen

  3. The school launched a new wellness campaign to — student mental health.
    A. compromise
    B. mitigate
    C. exaggerate
    D. ameliorate

  4. Even under intense scrutiny, the athlete responded with — and calm.
    A. distress
    B. confusion
    C. aplomb
    D. vanity

  5. In her testimony, the witness chose to — the earlier statement as false.
    A. endorse
    B. reiterate
    C. repudiate
    D. reframe

  6. The lack of preparation only served to — the tension among the team members.
    A. alleviate
    B. exacerbate
    C. moderate
    D. pacify

  7. The abandoned warehouse was surprisingly —, large enough to hold several aircraft.
    A. diminutive
    B. capacious
    C. obsolete
    D. precarious

  8. With careful analysis, the scientist was able to — a pattern in the chaotic data.
    A. distort
    B. conceal
    C. discern
    D. duplicate

  9. A sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a — of an impending economic downturn.
    A. prototype
    B. successor
    C. harbinger
    D. remnant

  10. As a strong — of renewable energy, she often lobbied for stricter environmental laws.
    A. opponent
    B. proponent
    C. spectator
    D. bystander

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

2025 Summer Reading Log

Please write a comment for your reading log. I'll post it here. Below is just an example since I read a lot, so they are too many to count. :) 

📚 Reading List
Title  Date Finished Star Rating ⭐
Things Fall Apart June, 2025★★★★☆
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone  July, 2025★★★★★
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets July, 2025★★★★☆
Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban July, 2025★★★★★
The Inheritance Games don't like it ★★★☆☆
The Chronicles of NarniaAugust, 2025★★★★☆
The Serviceberry August, 2025★★★★★
A Murder is AnnouncedAugust, 2025★★☆☆☆
Teacher ManAugust, 2025★★★★☆
Nothing Much Happensall the time ★★★★★


Sunday, July 6, 2025

SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score same vocabulary words as 3

Fortuitous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way

Example: It was purely fortuitous that she found a hundred-dollar bill on the sidewalk right after losing her wallet.

Gregarious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: sociable; enjoying the company of others

Example: Unlike his reserved brother, Malik was gregarious and loved hosting dinner parties.

Illicit

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: forbidden by law, rules, or custom

Example: The detective uncovered an illicit scheme to traffic endangered animals through the shipping port.

Lackluster

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: dull; lacking energy, brightness, or vitality

Example: The team’s lackluster performance disappointed fans who expected a thrilling match.

Malleable

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: easily shaped or influenced; adaptable

Example: Teenagers are often more malleable than adults, which is why early education matters so much.

Obsequious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: excessively flattering or eager to please; servile

Example: His obsequious compliments toward the CEO seemed more desperate than respectful.

Tenacious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: holding firm to a goal or belief; persistent

Example: Despite multiple rejections, she remained tenacious in her pursuit of a publishing deal.

Venerate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to honor or deeply respect

Example: Many cultures venerate their ancestors through rituals, prayers, and storytelling.

Verbose

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: using more words than necessary; overly wordy

Example: The speaker’s verbose explanation made a simple idea sound unnecessarily complex.

Wary

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: cautious or alert, especially about potential dangers

Example: Travelers were wary of pickpockets in the crowded train station.

📝 SAT Vocab Practice Test 4 — Based on the Flashcards Above

(Answer key is in the comment section below.)

  1. It was a — twist of fate that she met her future business partner while stranded at the airport.
    A. verbose
    B. illicit
    C. fortuitous
    D. obsequious

  2. Always surrounded by friends, his — personality made him the center of attention.
    A. tenacious
    B. gregarious
    C. reclusive
    D. malleable

  3. The organization was shut down after it was linked to an — money laundering operation.
    A. fortuitous
    B. illicit
    C. malleable
    D. verbose

  4. The actor gave a — performance that left the audience unenthused and silent.
    A. lackluster
    B. fortuitous
    C. gregarious
    D. wary

  5. Because young minds are still developing, they tend to be especially —.
    A. verbose
    B. malleable
    C. illicit
    D. obsequious

  6. His — behavior toward the manager came off as insincere and needy.
    A. obsequious
    B. wary
    C. verbose
    D. fortuitous

  7. The author was — in her mission, continuing to write even after 30 publishers rejected her work.
    A. lackluster
    B. tenacious
    C. gregarious
    D. malleable

  8. The villagers continued to — the ancient tree as a symbol of wisdom and protection.
    A. mitigate
    B. conceal
    C. venerate
    D. distort

  9. The professor’s — explanation confused more students than it helped.
    A. verbose
    B. fortuitous
    C. wary
    D. tenacious

  10. Tourists were — of street vendors offering suspiciously cheap goods.
    A. gregarious
    B. lackluster
    C. wary
    D. obsequious

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Student reflection notes or record : B. Y a 10th grader SAT digital test 9

Comment : 

Grammar is much easier to improve, so this is a good start. 


6/29/2025
  • Test: SAT Digital Practice Test 9
  • Section: Reading & Writing, Module 2 (R&W M2)
  • Questions Marked Wrong 
  • 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 33

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