SAT Vocabulary: choose the correct synonym | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Replace “Innocuous” in this sentence with any of the given options: The comment seemed innocuous, but it caused offense. A) harmful B) harmless C) malicious

Correct Answer: B) harmless

Replace “Innate” in this sentence with any of the given options: She has an innate talent for music. A) acquired B) inborn C) learned

Correct Answer: B) inborn

Replace “Inimitable” in this sentence with any of the given options: The artist's style is inimitable. A) common B) unique C) generic

Correct Answer: B) unique

Replace “Ingenuous” in this sentence with any of the given options: The child's ingenuous nature was refreshing. A) artful B) naive C) cunning

Correct Answer: B) naive

Replace “Ingenious” in this sentence with any of the given options: The inventor came up with an ingenious solution to the problem. A) unoriginal B) clever C) mundane

Correct Answer: B) clever

Replace “Infallible” in this sentence with any of the given options: No one is infallible; everyone makes mistakes. A) perfectible B) unable to be wrong C) fallible

Correct Answer: B) unable to be wrong

Replace “Ineffable” in this sentence with any of the given options: The beauty of the sunset was ineffable. A) indescribable B) commonplace C) ordinary

Correct Answer: A) indescribable

Replace “Discern” in this sentence with any of the given options: It can be difficult to discern the subtle differences between the two paintings. A) ignore B) recognize C) overlook

Correct Answer: B) recognize

Replace “Critic” in this sentence with any of the given options: The play received mixed reviews from the theater critics. A) supporter B) commentator C) detractor

Correct Answer: B) commentator

Replace “Upset” in this sentence with any of the given options: The unexpected result upset the predictions of the analysts. A) confirm B) interfere with C) align with

Correct Answer: B) interfere with

Replace “Unqualified” in this sentence with any of the given options: The board of directors gave the project their unqualified support. A) limited B) absolute C) hesitant

Correct Answer: B) absolute

Replace “Uniform” in this sentence with any of the given options: The soldiers wore a uniform consisting of blue jackets and black trousers. A) varied B) constant C) diverse

Correct Answer: B) constant

Replace “Sustain” in this sentence with any of the given options: The bridge was designed to sustain heavy loads. A) collapse under B) withstand C) erode

Correct Answer: B) withstand

Replace “Static” in this sentence with any of the given options: The company's profits remained static for the past three years. A) dynamic B) unchanging C) volatile

Correct Answer: B) unchanging

Replace “Spare” in this sentence with any of the given options: The room was decorated in a spare style, with minimal furnishings. A) ornate B) plush C) unadorned

Correct Answer: C) unadorned

Replace “Sound” in this sentence with any of the given options: The lawyer presented a sound argument in defense of his client. A) flawed B) valid C) weak

Correct Answer: B) valid

Replace “Solvent” in this sentence with any of the given options: Despite the economic downturn, the company remained solvent. A) insolvent B) stable C) bankrupt

Correct Answer: B) stable

Replace “Shelve” in this sentence with any of the given options: The committee decided to shelve the proposal due to lack of funding. A) table B) support C) finalize

Correct Answer: A) table

Replace “Scrap” in this sentence with any of the given options: The company decided to scrap the old machinery and invest in new equipment. A) overhaul B) retain C) eliminate

Correct Answer: C) eliminate

Replace “Sap” in this sentence with any of the given options: The long hours at work began to sap his energy. A) replenish B) drain C) conserve

Correct Answer: B) drain