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Vocabulary Quiz: A Words

Test your knowledge of 31 words starting with A

Question 1synonym

Accord

(Noun) Agreement or harmony. (Verb) To give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Astuteness
B. (1) Severe
C. Permit
D. Agreement
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✓ Correct Answer: Agreement

Question 2synonym

Acquiesce

To accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. (1) Severe
B. Astuteness
C. Agreement
D. Permit
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✓ Correct Answer: Permit

Question 3synonym

Acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Agreement
B. Astuteness
C. Permit
D. (1) Severe
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✓ Correct Answer: Astuteness

Question 4synonym

Acute

(1) (Of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. (2) Having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight: shrewd.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. (1) Severe
B. Agreement
C. Permit
D. Astuteness
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✓ Correct Answer: (1) Severe

Question 5synonym

Admonish

To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Reprimand
B. Agreement
C. Permit
D. Astuteness
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✓ Correct Answer: Reprimand

Question 6synonym

Adventitious

Happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Unplanned
B. Astuteness
C. Agreement
D. Permit
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✓ Correct Answer: Unplanned

Question 7synonym

Affect

To pretend to have or feel (something).

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Astuteness
B. Agreement
C. Feign
D. Permit
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✓ Correct Answer: Feign

Question 8synonym

Affluent

(Especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Wealthy
B. Agreement
C. Astuteness
D. Permit
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✓ Correct Answer: Wealthy

Question 9synonym

Aggrandize

To increase the power, status, or wealth of.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Astuteness
B. Permit
C. Agreement
D. Enhance
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✓ Correct Answer: Enhance

Question 10synonym

Agitate

To make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Permit
B. Agreement
C. Astuteness
D. Upset
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✓ Correct Answer: Upset

About This Quiz

This quiz covers advanced-level SAT vocabulary words that start with the letter A. Mastering these words will help you succeed on the SAT Reading and Writing sections. Each question tests your understanding of word meanings through synonym and antonym identification, common formats on the Digital SAT. Practice regularly to build your vocabulary and improve your score.