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Vocabulary Quiz: T Words

Test your knowledge of 10 words starting with T

Question 1synonym

Taciturn

(Of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Reticent
B. Audacity
C. Defensible
D. Brief
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✓ Correct Answer: Reticent

Question 2synonym

Temerity

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Defensible
B. Reticent
C. Brief
D. Audacity
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✓ Correct Answer: Audacity

Question 3synonym

Tenable

Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Audacity
B. Reticent
C. Defensible
D. Brief
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✓ Correct Answer: Defensible

Question 4synonym

Terse

Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Reticent
B. Brief
C. Audacity
D. Defensible
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✓ Correct Answer: Brief

Question 5synonym

Timorous

Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Defensible
B. Fearful
C. Reticent
D. Audacity
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✓ Correct Answer: Fearful

Question 6synonym

Transient

Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Defensible
B. Audacity
C. Transitory
D. Reticent
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✓ Correct Answer: Transitory

Question 7synonym

Transitory

Not permanent.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Temporary
B. Reticent
C. Audacity
D. Defensible
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✓ Correct Answer: Temporary

Question 8synonym

Trivial

Of little value or importance.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Reticent
B. Minor
C. Audacity
D. Defensible
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✓ Correct Answer: Minor

Question 9synonym

Truculent

Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Defensible
B. Audacity
C. Reticent
D. Aggressive
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✓ Correct Answer: Aggressive

Question 10synonym

Turbid

(Of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Murky
B. Defensible
C. Reticent
D. Audacity
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✓ Correct Answer: Murky

About This Quiz

This quiz covers beginner-level SAT vocabulary words that start with the letter T. 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.