SAT 9.1 List Practice

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  1. 5. spurious means not genuine, true or _____. A synonym (word that means the sams) and more common word for spurious is (_ _ K _)
  2. 9. Lord Capulet’s ______ and punitive actions toward Juliet cause her to become desperate. Shakespeare reveals even when one is angry and frustrated with a child, it is best to be calm and soothing rather than bitter and severe.
  3. 10. flowing and motion are (A _ _ O _ _ _ S) (words that mean the OPPOSITE for ______!
  4. 12. When ______ is stabbed by Tybalt, Romeo doesn’t realize his injury is fatal. Many think Mercutio is using ______ to “pretend” in order to make a joke, which fits his personality.
  5. 14. a tumult would likely be a _______ event. The riots were loud and noisy and the citizens were forced to pay attention!
  6. 15. ______ means false idea or mistaken belief and it is a ______ (part of speech). Don’t confuse it with SPURIOUS which is an adjective!
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  1. 1. Spurious is an adjective and will be used to (D _ S C _ _ B _) a _____ (part of speech) which is a person, place, idea or (_ B J _ _ _). I don’t use “thing” because it is vague and a banned word).
  2. 2. Lord Capulet’s ego ____ his judgment when Juliet refuses to marry Paris. He allows anger to weaken his identity as a parent and protector for Juliet. Capulet’s pride strengthens his rage!
  3. 3. A riot is a type of _____, which is a ______ (part of speech).
  4. 4. By the end of Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet, the Prince blames himself for so many deaths because he was too lenient about the ______ caused by the feuding. He allowed too many disturbances on Verona’s streets.
  5. 6. There is no way for a parent to ________ the pain from losing a beloved child; that type of pain can only increase. Shakespeare sends this message and warns his audience to be patient and kind even when disappointed or frustrated.
  6. 7. impair is a good antonym for this vocabulary word
  7. 8. stagnant is an appropriate SYNONYM for ______.
  8. 11. While Paris’ feelings for Juliet are not _____, many directors of Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo as Juliet choose to leave Paris going to the tomb to express love for Juliet. Paris is not being fake, and for that reason many don’t want such a tender moment because Paris endears himself to the audience, and the focus needs to be on Romeo’s love for Juliet!
  9. 13. Some students believe in the _____ that studying for vocabulary quizzes is not necessary! This mistaken belief often leads many students to perform poorly!