Definition Matches

SAT#3 Definition Match — myVocabulary.com

  • These Definition Match vocabulary activities include vocabulary games and word puzzles with a vocabulary list. They are 1 of 8 free online word games.
  • The word puzzles contain Latin word roots or affixes, definitions and parts of speech. Email your answers to friends, family and teachers.
  • Common Core alignment to a Definition Match puzzle is to the key phrase "Precise Meaning". CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades: Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c
Directions:

MATCH the SAT test prep #3 vocabulary list with its definition. Use the pull down menu bar to select the letter match.
When you hit “Submit,” you will get back the correct SAT test prep definition match answers, the percentage score for the correct answers and a sentence.

Clue:

In addition to this SAT Definition Match activity with a vocabulary list of 18 words, myvocabulary.objectsdev.com also provides a SAT test Fill-in-the-Blank word game. See also an SAT Word Puzzle, Word Search, Crossword, Synonym and Antonym puzzle and a True or False activity.
You have permission to print SAT word puzzles for further vocabulary word study at home or in classes.

Word List

1) ludicrous
2) gratuitous
3) disdain
4) provocative
5) insidious
6) apathy
7) enigma
8) diverse
9) reverence
10) superficial
11) jocular
12) hackneyed
13) incessant
14) futile
15) reclusive
16) integrity
17) kindle
18) scrutinize

Definition List

A) completely ineffective; serving no useful purpose
B) given without recompense or benefit; voluntary
C) made commonplace or trite; banal
D) continuing without interruption; constant
E) intended to entrap or beguile; enticing but harmful; seductive
F) uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles
G) jovial and playful; given to jesting
H) to start a fire; to cause (a flame or blaze) to begin burning
I) causing or deserving laughter because of absurdity
J) serving or tending to stimulate or excite
K) of the surface; concerned only with the obvious; apparent rather than real
L) to examine minutely; to conduct a searching inquiry
M) a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration
N) a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence; a baffling problem, situation or person
O) living in seclusion; shut off or apart from the world
P) looking upon or treating with contempt; thinking unworthy of notice
Q) composed of different elements or qualities; unlike
R) absence or suppression of passion, emotion or excitement; indifference