SAT词汇练习题

　　SAT词汇题练习

　　The slogan What goes up must come down was so universally accepted by economists that it was considered---.

　　A.a conjecture

　　B.an axiom

　　C.a fad

　　D.a testimonial

　　E. an argument

　　正确答案: B

　　解析:

　　此题型为近义考点，slogan被广泛接受以至于被视为----，显然空白出填写单词应具有真理，公理的意思，故选B。

　　难度系数 : 中

　　词汇积累 ：

　　conjecture n.推测 the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; guess

　　axiom n.格言; 定理 a generally accepted proposition or principle, sanctioned by experience; maxim

　　fad n.癖好; 怪念头 personal idiosyncrasy or whim

　　testimonial n.证明书 a recommendation of the character, ability, etc,

　　Nothing in the essay is----:every sentence contributes in an essential way to the overall meaning.

　　A.cohesive

　　B.querulous

　　C.paramount

　　D.mandatory

　　E.superfluous

　　正确答案: E

　　解析:

　　题目解析：此题为冒号类题型，应用反推法。既然文章中的每句话都那么重要，那么没有一句是多余的，故答案选择E。

　　难度系数 : 中

　　词汇积累 ：

　　cohesive adj. 凝聚性的 tending to cohere or stick together

　　querulous adj.易发脾气的 inclined to make whining or peevish complaints

　　paramount adj.最重要的 of the greatest importance or significance; pre-eminent

　　mandatory adj.强制性的 obligatory; compulsory

　　superfluous adj.多余的 exceeding what is sufficient or required

　　Sally,thoroughly convinced of her own importance,often acts without----:she feels no guilt,for example,about appropirating her brothers posseseeions.

　　A.compunction

　　B.gratification

　　C.aplomb

　　D.indignation

　　E.inducement

　　正确答案: A

　　解析:

　　此题题意为自以为是的Sally行为常常缺乏---空白处应填后后文中guilt近义的词汇：既然Sally挪用他兄弟财产他没有guilty，那么他的行为显然毫无内疚，答案选A。

　　难度系数 : 中

　　词汇积累 ：

　　compunction n.内疚 a feeling of remorse, guilt, or regret

　　gratification n.满足 the act of gratifying or the state of being gratified

　　aplomb n.冷静、沉着equanimity, self-confidence, or self-possession

　　indignation n.愤怒, 不平 anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong

　　inducement n.动机; 诱因 a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive

　　The respect accorded choreogapher Martha Graham by her students and colleagues alike was so great that it amounted to ---

　　A.exasperation

　　B.commiseration

　　C.consternation

　　D.reconciliation

　　E.veneration

　　正确答案: E

　　解析:

　　此题难度较大，在于题干不易理解和选项单词复杂。学生和同事对舞术指导MG非常尊重，近乎崇拜，故答案选择E。

　　难度系数 : 中

　　词汇积累 ：

　　exasperation n. 愤怒, 激昂 an exasperated feeling of annoyance

　　commiseration n.同情 a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

　　consternation n.惊恐 a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion

　　reconciliation n.调和 agreement

　　veneration n.尊敬, 崇拜 a feeling or expression_r_r of awe or reverence

　　As advocates of free speech confront those who would regulate entertainment strictly,the debate over shocking content in movies will likely---.

　　A.abate

　　B.concur

　　C.mediate

　　D.conclude

　　E.escalate

　　正确答案: E

　　解析:

　　此类题目比较简单，读懂大意即可。要求自由表达的人与要求限制娱乐的人之间的争论会---，根据题意，空白处应该选E。

　　难度系数 : 易

　　词汇积累 ：

　　abate vt.减少, 减轻 to make or become less in amount, intensity, degree, etc

　　concur vt.同时发生 to agree; be of the same mind; be in accord

　　mediate vt.斡旋 to intervene in order to bring about agreement

　　escalate vt.逐步升级to increase or be increased in extent, intensity, or magnitude

　　Some psychologists argue that a--- of choices can be paralyzing,since too many options can impede meaningful selection.

　　A.prohibition

　　B.manifestation

　　C.misapplication

　　D.modicum

　　E.plethora

　　正确答案: E

　　解析:

　　此题属于因果逻辑题型，---的选择会让人麻痹，空白处应填写与many近义的词汇，故选择E

　　难度系数 : 易

　　词汇积累 ：

　　prohibition n. 禁止the act of prohibiting or state of being prohibited

　　manifestation n.表明 the act of demonstrating; display

　　misapplication n.使用不当 wrong use or application

　　modicum n.一点点 a small amount or portion

　　plethora n.过剩 superfluity or excess; overabundance