Vocab Power
Very careful and precise.
What does meticulous mean?
Solve: 2x + 3 = 9
x = 3
Choose the correct form: “They (was/were) excited.”
Were
What’s the main idea of a passage?
The central message or argument the author is making.
How long is the SAT (no essay)?
3 hours
Unclear or open to multiple interpretations.
What does ambiguous mean?
What is the slope of the line y = 5x – 4?
5
Identify the error: “The dog wagged it’s tail.”
“It’s” should be “its”
If an author uses strong, emotional words, what’s their likely tone?
Passionate or persuasive
True or False: You lose points for wrong answers on the SAT.
False
Choose the best synonym for ephemeral:
A) Eternal
B) Temporary
C) Difficult
B) Temporary
If a triangle has sides of 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, is it a right triangle?
Yes (3² + 4² = 5²)
Fix the sentence: “Him and I went to the library.”
He and I went to the library.
In SAT reading, what’s a good strategy for tackling a long passage?
Read the questions first, then skim for context
How many reading passages are on the SAT?
5
Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others.
What’s the meaning of altruistic?
A student scores 80, 85, 90. What’s the average?
85
Which is correct?
A) The students enjoys class.
B) The students enjoy class.
B) The students enjoy class.
What does “inferred” mean in reading comprehension?
A logical conclusion based on the text
What should you do if you’re stuck on a math question?
Skip and return later — don’t waste time
Use incongruous in a sentence that shows you understand its meaning.
“Wearing flip-flops to a formal dinner felt completely incongruous.”
Factor: x² – 5x + 6
(x – 2)(x – 3)
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A) She likes pizza, and he likes burgers.
B) She likes pizza and, he likes burgers.
A) She likes pizza, and he likes burgers.
Name 3 reasons why completing the FAFSA early is important.
You may qualify for more aid
Some aid is first-come, first-served
It gives you more time to compare college offers
When should you guess on the SAT?
Always—there’s no penalty for wrong answers