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Vocabulary Quiz: M Words

Test your knowledge of 18 words starting with M

Question 1synonym

Magnanimous

Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Spoil
B. Many
C. Enlarge
D. Generous
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✓ Correct Answer: Generous

Question 2synonym

Magnify

To make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Many
B. Enlarge
C. Spoil
D. Generous
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✓ Correct Answer: Enlarge

Question 3synonym

Manifold

Many and various.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Enlarge
B. Generous
C. Many
D. Spoil
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✓ Correct Answer: Many

Question 4synonym

Mar

To impair the appearance of; disfigure.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Generous
B. Many
C. Spoil
D. Enlarge
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✓ Correct Answer: Spoil

Question 5synonym

Mask

To conceal (something) from view.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Hide
B. Generous
C. Enlarge
D. Many
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✓ Correct Answer: Hide

Question 6synonym

Melancholy

A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Enlarge
B. Generous
C. Sadness
D. Many
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✓ Correct Answer: Sadness

Question 7synonym

Mellifluous

(Of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Sweet-sounding
B. Generous
C. Enlarge
D. Many
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✓ Correct Answer: Sweet-sounding

Question 8synonym

Mendacious

Not telling the truth; lying.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Lying
B. Generous
C. Enlarge
D. Many
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✓ Correct Answer: Lying

Question 9synonym

Miserly

Of or characteristic of a miser; unwilling to spend money.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Many
B. Stingy
C. Generous
D. Enlarge
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✓ Correct Answer: Stingy

Question 10synonym

Mitigate

To make less severe, serious, or painful.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Many
B. Alleviate
C. Generous
D. Enlarge
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✓ Correct Answer: Alleviate

About This Quiz

This quiz covers advanced-level SAT vocabulary words that start with the letter M. 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.