SAT Vocabulary Worksheet
SAT Vocabulary Lesson 2
Words like tenacious, metamorphosis, and umbrage — 25 challenging vocabulary words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
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Word List with Definitions
Study these 25 vocabulary words. Each word includes its part of speech and definition. Use the printable worksheet to practice synonyms, antonyms, analogies, and sentence completion.
| Word | Part of Speech | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abdicate | (v) | to decline or reject a powerful position, such as a kingship |
| affectation | (n) | an exaggerated or deliberate mannerism |
| arbitrary | (adj) | done or chosen without a reason; random |
| beseech | (v) | to beg or plead |
| censorious | (adj) | finding fault; judging harshly |
| consensus | (n) | an opinion that is agreed upon by all members of a group of people |
| cudgel | (n) | a short, thick blunt weapon; a club |
| despite | (prep) | in spite of |
| effrontery | (n) | boldness; audacity |
| fealty | (n) | loyalty; fidelity |
| hesitant | (adj) | lacking decisiveness; uncertain or unwilling to make a decision |
| inaudible | (adj) | unable to be heard |
| lithe | (adj) | moving or bending easily; graceful and fluid in motion |
| metamorphosis | (n) | a change in form or shape, often from one stage of development to another, as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly |
| nocturnal | (adj) | belonging to, occurring in, or related to the nighttime |
| opulence | (n) | riches or affluence, especially as shown by expensive or ostentatious possessions or lifestyle |
| partition | (n) | something which separates two parts or areas |
| phonetic | (adj) | of, relating to, or representing the sounds of speech |
| prolong | (v) | to make something last longer; to extend a period of time |
| reckless | (adj) | careless or unwise; unheeding of danger |
| rigor | (n) | a harsh or stern rigidity; unyielding |
| somnolent | (adj) | drowsy or inclined to sleep |
| tenacious | (adj) | stubborn; holding fast to a belief or goal |
| umbrage | (n) | resentment based on a feeling of having been injured |
| veto | (n) | the action of the president of the United States, according to the provision in the constitution, to reject a law passed by congress |
Practice Exercises
The printable worksheet includes four types of exercises to reinforce each word:
- Synonyms — Write the word from the list that means the same as the word given.
- Antonyms — Write the word from the list that means the opposite of the word given.
- Analogies — Choose the word that best completes the word-relationship pattern.
- Sentence Completion — Write the correct word to complete each sentence.
Printable Worksheet
The printable PDF includes the word list, all four exercises, and a full answer key.
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SAT Vocabulary Quiz — Lesson 2
Test your knowledge of the Lesson 2 words. Select the best answer for each question and submit to see your score.
SAT Vocabulary Quiz — Lesson 2
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Which word means the same as 'offense' or 'resentment'?
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Which word means 'stubbornly holding fast to a goal'?
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Which word means 'drowsy or inclined to sleep'?
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Which word means the opposite of 'cautious'?
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Which word means 'a change in form or shape'?