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Which word best describes a situation where someone has opposing feelings?
Which word best describes a situation where someone has opposing feelings?
- Amenity
- Ambiguous (correct)
- Amiable
- Amenable
What does the word 'ameliorate' mean?
What does the word 'ameliorate' mean?
- To unite
- To improve (correct)
- To be willing
- To be uncertain
Which word would best fit in the sentence: 'The two countries __________ their differences and signed a peace treaty'?
Which word would best fit in the sentence: 'The two countries __________ their differences and signed a peace treaty'?
- Amiable
- Amenity
- Amalgamate (correct)
- Ambiguous
If someone is described as 'having a lot of amenities', what does this imply about their living conditions?
If someone is described as 'having a lot of amenities', what does this imply about their living conditions?
Amalgamate means to separate and divide.
Amalgamate means to separate and divide.
Amenable suggests a willingness or readiness to cooperate.
Amenable suggests a willingness or readiness to cooperate.
Ambivalent and ambiguous can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
Ambivalent and ambiguous can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
An amiable person is often unfriendly and unapproachable.
An amiable person is often unfriendly and unapproachable.
Explain the difference between someone who is amiable and someone who is amicable.
Explain the difference between someone who is amiable and someone who is amicable.
Study Notes
Vocabulary
- 'Ambivalent' describes a situation where someone has opposing feelings.
- 'Ameliorate' means to make something bad or unpleasant better.
- 'Amalgamate' means to combine or unite things, especially companies or organizations.
- An 'amenity' is a feature or facility that increases the comfort or convenience of a place.
- 'Amenable' suggests a willingness or readiness to cooperate.
Differences between Words
- 'Ambivalent' and 'ambiguous' are not interchangeable; 'ambivalent' means having mixed or conflicting feelings, while 'ambiguous' means open to multiple interpretations.
- An 'amiable' person is friendly, pleasant, and good-natured, whereas an 'amicable' person is someone who is peaceful and friendly, often in a business or social relationship.
Sentence Completion
- The correct answer is 'resolved'; the sentence should read: 'The two countries resolved their differences and signed a peace treaty.'
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Description
Test your knowledge of SAT vocabulary with this quiz featuring words such as amalgamate, ambiguous, and ambivalent. Practice identifying the meanings and usage of these words in sentences to improve your vocabulary skills.
