SAT / UEE English Classification Questions
1. Choose the word that is different from the others.
A. comply
B. adhere
C. conform
D. defy
2. Which one of the following words does not belong?
A. ephemeral
B. transient
C. permanent
D. fleeting
3. Identify the word with a different meaning.
A. benevolent
B. malevolent
C. compassionate
D. charitable
4. Which word is the odd one out?
A. augment
B. escalate
C. diminish
D. amplify
5. Choose the word that does not fit the category.
A. opulent
B. destitute
C. affluent
D. prosperous
6. Which of the following words is different from the others?
A. verbose
B. laconic
C. succinct
D. concise
7. Select the word that has a different meaning.
A. meticulous
B. negligent
C. careless
D. sloppy
8. Which one of the following words does not belong?
A. ambiguous
B. unequivocal
C. vague
D. obscure
9. Identify the word that is different from the others.
A. corroborate
B. substantiate
C. refute
D. verify
10. Which word is the odd one out?
A. prudent
B. judicious
C. sagacious
D. imprudent
11. Choose the word that does not fit the category.
A. arduous
B. facile
C. strenuous
D. laborious
12. Which of the following words is different from the others?
A. hostile
B. amicable
C. antagonistic
D. belligerent
13. Select the word that has a different meaning.
A. zenith
B. nadir
C. apex
D. pinnacle
14. Which one of the following words does not belong?
A. parsimonious
B. frugal
C. thrifty
D. prodigal
15. Identify the word that is different from the others.
A. enervate
B. invigorate
C. debilitate
D. weaken
16. Which word is the odd one out?
A. austere
B. ornate
C. embellished
D. decorated
17. Choose the word that does not fit the category.
A. mitigate
B. alleviate
C. exacerbate
D. assuage
18. Which of the following words is different from the others?
A. reticent
B. taciturn
C. garrulous
D. reserved
19. Select the word that has a different meaning.
A. placate
B. appease
C. mollify
D. provoke
20. Which one of the following words does not belong?
A. venerable
B. esteemed
C. disreputable
D. revered
21. Identify the word that is different from the others.
A. lucid
B. coherent
C. intelligible
D. nebulous
22. Which word is the odd one out?
A. profuse
B. copious
C. abundant
D. sparse
23. Choose the word that does not fit the category.
A. quiescent
B. dormant
C. inert
D. dynamic
24. Which of the following words is different from the others?
A. magnanimous
B. generous
C. philanthropic
D. miserly
25. Select the word that has a different meaning.
A. ephemeral
B. perennial
C. enduring
D. perpetual
26. Which one of the following words does not belong?
A. pragmatic
B. practical
C. realistic
D. quixotic
27. Identify the word that is different from the others.
A. disparage
B. denigrate
C. commend
D. belittle
28. Which word is the odd one out?
A. clandestine
B. covert
C. surreptitious
D. overt
29. Choose the word that does not fit the category.
A. bolster
B. fortify
C. undermine
D. reinforce
30. Which of the following words is different from the others?
A. trivial
B. significant
C. negligible
D. inconsequential
Answer Key
1. D defy (Others mean to obey/follow)
2. C permanent (Others mean temporary/short-lived)
3. B malevolent (Others mean kind/charitable)
4. C diminish (Others mean to increase)
5. B destitute (Others mean wealthy)
6. A verbose (Others mean brief/using few words)
7. A meticulous (Others mean careless)
8. B unequivocal (Others mean unclear/vague)
9. C refute (Others mean to confirm/support)
10. D imprudent (Others mean wise/careful)
11. B facile (Others mean difficult/requiring effort)
12. B amicable (Others mean unfriendly/aggressive)
13. B nadir (Others mean the highest point)
14. D prodigal (Others mean careful with money)
15. B invigorate (Others mean to weaken)
16. A austere (Others mean highly decorated)
17. C exacerbate (Others mean to lessen/improve)
18. C garrulous (Others mean quiet/using few words)
19. D provoke (Others mean to calm/soothe)
20. C disreputable (Others mean respected)
21. D nebulous (Others mean clear/understandable)
22. D sparse (Others mean in large quantities)
23. D dynamic (Others mean inactive/static)
24. D miserly (Others mean generous)
25. A ephemeral (Others mean long-lasting)
26. D quixotic (Others mean practical/realistic)
27. C commend (Others mean to criticize)
28. D overt (Others mean secret/hidden)
29. C undermine (Others mean to strengthen/support)
30. B significant (Others mean unimportant)