SAT Hit Parade

Question 1

indifferent

Answer 1

indifferent - not caring one way or the other; mediocre; lacking a preference; neutral

Question 2

apathy

Answer 2

apathy - lack of emotion or interest

Question 3

obscure

Answer 3

obscure - unclear; clouded; partially hidden; hard to understand

Question 4

impartial

Answer 4

impartial - unbiased; neutral

Question 5

objective

Answer 5

objective - without bias (as opposed to subjective)

Question 6

revere

Answer 6

revere - to worship; to honor (think of reverend)

Question 7

discriminate

Answer 7

discriminate - to differentiate; to make a clear distinction; to see the difference

Question 8

denounce

Answer 8

denounce - to speak out against; to condemn

Question 9

innovate

Answer 9

innovate - to be creative; to introduce something new

Question 10

relevant

Answer 10

relevant - important; pertinent

Question 11

candid

Answer 11

candid - honest; frank

Question 12

discernment

Answer 12

discernment - insight; ability to see things clearly

Question 13

disdain

Answer 13

disdain - arrogant scorn; contempt

Question 14

abstract

Answer 14

abstract - theoretical; lacking substance (the opposite of concrete)

Question 15

temperate

Answer 15

temperate - moderate; restrained

Question 16

enigma

Answer 16

enigma - mystery

Question 17

inevitable

Answer 17

inevitable - unavoidable; bound to happen

Question 18

eccentric

Answer 18

eccentric - not conventional; a little kooky; irregular

Question 19

provincial

Answer 19

provincial - limited in outlook to one’s own small corner of the world; narrow

Question 20

futile

Answer 20

futile - hopeless; without effect

Question 21

diverse

Answer 21

diverse - varied

Question 22

benevolent

Answer 22

benevolent - kind; good-hearted; generous

Question 23

pious

Answer 23

pious - reverent or devout; outwardly (and sometimes falsely) reverent or devout

Question 24

conciliatory

Answer 24

conciliatory - making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill

Question 25

resignation

Answer 25

resignation - reluctant acceptance of a bad situation (secondary meaning)

Question 26

resolute

Answer 26

resolute - determined; firm; unwavering

Question 27

servile

Answer 27

servile - submissive and subservient; like a servant

Question 28

acute

Answer 28

acute - sharp; shrewd

Question 29

reticent

Answer 29

reticent - restrained; uncommunicative

Question 30

anarchy

Answer 30

anarchy - absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder

Question 31

virulent

Answer 31

virulent - extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate

Question 32

scrutinize

Answer 32

scrutinize - to examine closely

Question 33

discord

Answer 33

discord - disagreement (the opposite of concord)

Question 34

repudiate

Answer 34

repudiate - to reject; to deny

Question 35

diligent

Answer 35

diligent - hardworking

Question 36

superficial

Answer 36

superficial - on the surface only; shallow; not thorough

Question 37

contempt

Answer 37

contempt - reproachful disdain

Question 38

lucid

Answer 38

lucid - clear; easy to understand

Question 39

aesthetic

Answer 39

aesthetic - having to do with artistic beauty; artistic (not to be confused with ascetic, also on the Hit Parade)

Question 40

prodigal

Answer 40

prodigal - extravagant; wasteful

Question 41

augment

Answer 41

augment - to add to; to increase; to make bigger

Question 42

complacent

Answer 42

complacent - smug; self-satisfied; pleased with oneself; contented to a fault

Question 43

guile

Answer 43

guile - cunning; duplicity

Question 44

squander

Answer 44

squander - to waste

Question 45

incessant

Answer 45

incessant - unceasing; never-ending

Question 46

laudable

Answer 46

laudable - worthy of praise

Question 47

deter

Answer 47

deter - to prevent; to stop; to keep from doing something

Question 48

redundant

Answer 48

redundant - repetitive; unnecessary; excessively wordy

Question 49

infamous

Answer 49

infamous - shamefully wicked; having (and deserving) an extremely bad reputation; disgraceful

Question 50

provocative

Answer 50

provocative - exciting; attracting attention