beginner Level

Vocabulary Quiz: M Words

Test your knowledge of 11 words starting with M

Question 1synonym

Maladroit

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible or ineffective.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Spoil
B. Useless
C. Malicious
D. Pliable
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✓ Correct Answer: Useless

Question 2synonym

Malevolent

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Malicious
B. Useless
C. Pliable
D. Spoil
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✓ Correct Answer: Malicious

Question 3synonym

Malleable

Able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking; easily influenced.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Malicious
B. Spoil
C. Useless
D. Pliable
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✓ Correct Answer: Pliable

Question 4synonym

Mar

To impair the appearance of; disfigure.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Pliable
B. Spoil
C. Useless
D. Malicious
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✓ Correct Answer: Spoil

Question 5synonym

Mendacity

Untruthfulness.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Useless
B. Pliable
C. Malicious
D. Dishonesty
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✓ Correct Answer: Dishonesty

Question 6synonym

Mercurial

(Of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Volatile
B. Useless
C. Malicious
D. Pliable
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✓ Correct Answer: Volatile

Question 7synonym

Misanthropic

Disliking humankind and avoiding human society.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Antisocial
B. Pliable
C. Useless
D. Malicious
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✓ Correct Answer: Antisocial

Question 8synonym

Mitigate

To make less severe, serious, or painful.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Alleviate
B. Useless
C. Malicious
D. Pliable
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✓ Correct Answer: Alleviate

Question 9synonym

Mollify

To appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Placate
B. Pliable
C. Useless
D. Malicious
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✓ Correct Answer: Placate

Question 10synonym

Mundane

Lacking interest or excitement; dull; of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Malicious
B. Useless
C. Pliable
D. Humdrum
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✓ Correct Answer: Humdrum

About This Quiz

This quiz covers beginner-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.