SAT Vocabulary Exercise | Synonyms

Answers

1. The improvident heir quickly spent the family fortune. Which word is closest in meaning to “improvident”? — thriftless
2. The singer forgot the words and had to improvise. Which word is closest in meaning to “improvise”? — extemporize
3. The impudent student astonished her teachers. Which word is closest in meaning to “impudent”? — brazen
4. The impulsive force of the wind drove the boat from its mooring. Which word is closest in meaning to “impulsive”? — propelling
5. The impurity of the water made it unfit to drink. Which word is closest in meaning to “impurity”? — contamination
6. The newspaper apologized for the inadvertent omission. Which word is closest in meaning to “inadvertent”? — unintentional
7. Freedom of speech is an inalienable right. Which phrase is closest in meaning to “inalienable”? — cannot be taken away
8. The embarrassed woman made some inane remarks about the weather. Which word is closest in meaning to “inane”? — absurd
9. Soviet authorities often incarcerated political offenders in mental institutions. Which word is closest in meaning to “incarcerated”? — imprisoned
10. Memorial Day marks the inception of summer for most people. Which word is closest in meaning to “inception”? — onset
11. Her incessant nagging drove me nuts. Which word is closest in meaning to “incessant”? — constant
12. The whole family inclines to rise early. Which word is closest in meaning to “inclines”? — tends