SAT Vocabulary Exercise | Synonyms

Choose the correct option.

Answers

1. The improvident heir quickly spent the family fortune. Which word can replace improvident? – thriftless
2. The singer forgot the words and had to improvise. Which word can replace improvise? – extemporize
3. The impudent student astonished her teachers. Which word can replace impudent? – brazen
4. The impulsive force of the wind drove the boat from its mooring. Which word can replace impulsive? – propellant
5. The impurity of the water made it unfit to drink. Which word can replace impurity? – contamination
6. The newspaper apologized for the inadvertent omission. Which word can replace inadvertent? – unintentional
7. Freedom of speech is an inalienable right. Which word can replace inalienable? – unimpeachable
8. The embarrassed woman made some inane remarks about the weather. Which word can replace? – absurd
9. Soviet authorities often incarcerated political offenders in mental institutions. Which word can replace? – imprisoned

10. Memorial Day marks the inception of summer for most people. Which word can replace inception? – onset
11. Her incessant nagging drove me nuts. Which word can replace incessant? – constant

12. The whole family inclines to rise early. Which word can replace inclines? – tends