SAT Vocab 2

Question 1

Sophomoric

Answer 1

adj- being overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature.

Question 2

Languid

Answer 2

adj- sluggish, weary, lethargic; lacking in vigor or vitality, spirit, or interest; adv- languidly

Question 3

Swagger

Answer 3

v- to walk or strut with defiance or arrogance; n- the defiant or insolent walk one does

Question 4

Bellicose

Answer 4

adj- eager to fight; hostile; warlike; n- bellicosity

Question 5

Sublime

Answer 5

adj- majestic; supreme or outstanding; elevated, lofty; inspiring awe

Question 6

Muse

Answer 6

n- the goddess or power regarded as inspiring and artist, esp. a poet AND v.- to reflect

Question 7

Harlequin

Answer 7

comedy or pantomime, in costume of a diamond-shaped pattern or design, often with a mask and a pointed hat.

Question 8

Scruples

Answer 8

a belief about what’s wrong that prevents one from doing something bad; moral or ethics that act as restraining.

Question 9

Portent

Answer 9

n- an omen; a warning or premonition of something to come

Question 10

Simper

Answer 10

v- to smile in a silly, annoying, self-conscious way; n- a silly smile