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

✔️ Check the comment section for the answer key!